Free-verse-poetry Quote by Fran Lebowitz
““It is not good form to take a Trick out unless one is so firmly established as to be able to afford being associated with someone who might at any given moment write a poem in public.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: I Love You, You’re Fat, I’m Thin, 2005
Social etiquette discourages associating with unpredictable, potentially embarrassing artistic expressions.
In simple terms: Avoid risky artistic ties.
Key Takeaway
Choose companions wisely.
Themes
social norms
art
reputation
Mood
wry
critical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- networking events
- collaborative projects
- public performances
Key Concepts
Public perception
creative risk
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it worth supporting unpredictable art?
- How do you balance reputation with artistic freedom?
A Different Perspective
Risk of missing out on genuine creativity.
![“When you get a poem [in a public place], it happens to you so suddenly that you don't have time to deploy your anti-poetry deflector shields that were installed in high school.” quote by Billy Collins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/283/billy-collins-3004_happens_when-you-get-a-poem-in-a-public-place-it_2255549.jpg)
![“[Friendships] are easy to get out of compared to love affairs, but they are not easy to get out of compared to, say, jail.” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cdb/fran-lebowitz-690_affair_friendships-are-easy-to-get-out-of-compa_77324.jpg)
