"Think before you speak. Read before you think."
"In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra."
Source: Social Studies Tips for Teens (1981)
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Fran Lebowitz
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Fran Lebowitz is a prominent American author and social commentator known for her incisive critiques of culture and society, particularly in New York City.
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