The French probably invented the very notion of discretion. It's not that they feel that what you don't … - Fran Lebowitz

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I'm probably the only person who goes to work and says 'Wow, it's really nice here and sweet,' even in the competitive movie business.

Fran Lebowitz

The French probably invented the very notion of discretion. It's not that they feel that what you don't know won't hurt you; they feel that what you don't know won't hurt them. To the French lying is simply talking.

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Being offended is a natural consequence of leaving the house.

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People (a group that in my opinion has always attracted an undue amount of attention) have often been likened to snowflakes. This analogy is meant to suggest that each is unique - no two alike. This is quite patently not the case. People, even at the current rate of inflation - in fact, people especially at the current rate of inflation - are quite simply a dime a dozen. And, I hasten to add, their only similarity to snowflakes resides in their invariably and lamentable tendency to turn, after a few warm days, to slush.

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If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater suggest that he wear a tail.

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As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

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I never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.

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