Aids Quote by Fran Lebowitz
“Technological innovation has done great damage ... to eating habits. Food is now available in such unpleasant forms that one frequently finds smoking between courses to be an aid to digestion.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995
Modern food processing creates unappetizing options, leading people to seek smoking as a digestive aid.
In simple terms: Processed foods can be unpleasant, prompting unhealthy habits.
Seek healthier, whole‑food alternatives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- restaurant dining
- home cooking
- snacking
- stress management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What healthier habits can replace smoking after meals?
- How does food quality affect digestion?
Smoking is harmful and not a true solution.