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“It is, in fact, safe to assume that, more often than not, life imitates craft, for who among us can say that our experience does not more closely resemble a macramé plant holder than it does a painting by Seurat. When it comes to art, life is the biggest copycat in the matter of the frame.” quote by Fran Lebowitz
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“It is, in fact, safe to assume that, more often than not, life imitates craft, for who among us can say that our experience does not more closely resemble a macramé plant holder than it does a painting by Seurat. When it comes to art, life is the biggest copycat in the matter of the frame.”

Fran Lebowitz

About This Quote

Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1995

Life often mirrors the crafted objects we create, reflecting our artistic choices more than fine art.

In simple terms: Life copies our own crafts.

Key Takeaway

Notice how your daily habits shape your worldview.

Themes

art life perception craft reflection

Mood

contemplative wry

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal design
  • home décor
  • visual arts
  • self‑analysis

Key Concepts

mimicry creative expression subjectivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do your hobbies influence your view of the world?
  • Do you see yourself as a creator or a copyist?
A Different Perspective

Life may also be influenced by external culture, not just personal creation.

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