The opposite of talking isn't listening. The opposite of talking is waiting. Fran Lebowitz listenoppositetalk Change image and share on social
Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky. Fran Lebowitz childconfectionfreshly Change image and share on social
The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive. Fran Lebowitz attractiveconversationalexceed Change image and share on social
Life is something to do when you can't get to sleep. Fran Lebowitz lifesleep Change image and share on social
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater suggest that he wear a tail. Fran Lebowitz dogownersuggest Change image and share on social
In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra. Fran Lebowitz algebraassurelife Change image and share on social
Original thought is like original sin: both happened before you were born to people you could not have possibly met. Fran Lebowitz bearhappenmeet Change image and share on social
Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass. Fran Lebowitz abilityartisticburn share on social
