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I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything othe
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"I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word - politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit"

- Fran Lebowitz

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This quote by Fran Lebowitz speaks with the importance of moral habits and politeness. She thinks that having a lot of money or ownerships does not excuse one from behaving with courtesy and politeness. Rather, she values politeness of the heart and gentleness of the spirit. This means that she values generosity, empathy, and empathy in individuals's habits. She thinks that these qualities are more important than material wealth. She finds it repulsive when individuals with a lot of money or belongings do not show courtesy and politeness. This quote speaks with the importance of moral behavior and generosity in our society. It is a suggestion that we should make every effort to be kind and thoughtful to one another, no matter our wealth or possessions.

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Fran Lebowitz This quote is written / told by Fran Lebowitz somewhere between October 27, 1951 and today. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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