Lemon Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old lemon quotes, lemon sayings, and lemon proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

When life gives you lemons, invite your friends and ask them to bring salt and tequila. unknown
When life gives you lemons....they could really be oranges. Ellen DeGeneres
The taste of lemon enhances foods and drinks. Ellen Spector Platt
A mist of lemon water cools the face. A rub of lemon cleans the hands. The fresh scent of lemon herbs infuses perfumes, bath oils, skin lotions, and scented candles. Ellen Spector Platt
The familiar golden lemon is one of the most popular fruits in the world. The tree us highly decorative, and many are ever-blooming both in the garden and in the sun room. Ellen Spector Platt
Natural, easily available, safe and inexpensive - lemon and honey are essential ingredients of many age-old recipes for a beautiful and healthy body. Vijaya Kumar
If I were forced to give up every fruit in the world but one I would absolutely no trouble choosing. The lemon wins, hands down. Laurie Colvin
No matter where they come from, lemons are so ubiquitous today that it is often only in their absence that we fully appreciate them. Toby Sonneman
The lemon became a star of the dessert world in Europe after the mid-seventeenth century, when sugar became readily available at a reasonable cost. Toby Sonneman
There are countless other lemon desserts, as well as savory dishes and lemonade, which emphasize the fruit's tart punch. Toby Sonneman
Lemon juice is a versatile ingredient that revives dull sensibilities, its brightness contracting fishy or heavy flavors as well as cloying sweetness. Toby Sonneman
Lemon zest adds a delicate perfume to baked goods and countless other dishes. Toby Sonneman
Lemons are fresh, colorful, and fragrant all year-round; they know no season. They are the most versatile citrus, and the one that keeps the longest. Lori Longbotham
The humble lemon contains most of the vitamins and minerals. It has magical and wonderful healing powers. Dr. Rajiv Sharma
Lemon juice is probably the best of all antiscorbutics, being almost a specific in scurvy. Dr. Rajiv Sharma
When it comes to boosting the body's digestive and detox systems, lemon is a natural powerhouse with an energizing tangy flavor. Theresa Cheung
Lemon juice is such a great weight-loss ally because it stimulates the flow and gastric juice and is therefore an excellent digestive agent. Theresa Cheung
The beneficial effect lemon juice has on liver function is important because healthy liver function is the key to good digestion. Theresa Cheung
The lemon juice diet is packed with nutrients that are good for the whole family. Theresa Cheung
Lemons are fantastic source of fiber, so drinking your lemon juice in the morning, drizzling lemon juice over your meals and using lemon in cooking will boost you fiber intake. Theresa Cheung
Lemons are amazingly and enduringly popular. Their peel and juice have a delightfully fresh citrus aroma and a surprisingly sharp tang. Penny Stanway Author
Lemons also have a great many effect many commercial uses, such as in the production flavorings and preservatives for soft drinks, foaming agents for detergents and solvents for paint-strippers. Penny Stanway Author
One of the negative side, some artists use the image of a cut lemon to insinuate that something is sour, faulty or otherwise amiss. Penny Stanway Author
Lemons are nearly always extremely sour, because they contain a lot of acid but scarcely any sugar. However, this very acidity helps account for their domestic and commercial value, while a little culinary know-ho, makes them eminently edible and ensures their position among our favorite fruits. Penny Stanway Author
The lovely right fruit of the lemon tree offers a tart and flavorful source of fiber, plus vitamin C and other nutrients. Penny Stanway Author
Lemons offer far more than delicious smells and a sour flavor. Chris Shaw
Adding lemons to your food and drinks offer many health benefits, lemons also offer some incredible beauty benefits as well. Chris Shaw
Beyond the beauty benefits of lemons, lemons can also be used for eco-friendly, safe cleaning in your home. Chris Shaw
Cooking with lemon is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of lemons while adding flavor to your favorite dishes. Chris Shaw
If you're not using the small but powerful lemon regularly, you're missing all the incredible benefits lemons have to offer. Chris Shaw