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.

Lemon tree, very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat. Ellen Jackson
A squirt of lemon juice brightens savory dishes and gives an unmistakable edge to desserts. Ellen Jackson
Lemons are always available, but you may have noticed that citrus is best in the winter months, when its presence in a rich dish is most dramatically transformative and balancing. Ellen Jackson
To prevent oxidation in raw vegetables, next time remember to sprinkle them with lemon juice. They will also be easier to digest. Irina Sarnavska
Once again lemon will be your ally if you want to have hair that is full of vitality. Irina Sarnavska
Lemon juice is perhaps the most valuable and versatile fruit juice. Stephen Blauer
The fastest way to dry up a facial blemishes is to dab it with lemon juice a few times a day. Vicki Lansky
To avoid that funny after taste in diet desserts, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Vicki Lansky
The lemon is the symbol of tart refreshment; its color and fragrance lift our spirits before we even taste it. Lori Longbotham
One day beneath the lemon tree, my love and I did lie, / A girl so sweet that when she smiled, the stars rose in the sky. / We passed that summer lost in love, beneath the lemon tree, / The music of her laughter hid my father's words from me. Will Holt
I don't care, it can rain / All it wants on my parade / Because when life gives me / Lemons I make lemonade Jonathan Owens
When life gives you lemons mix it up with vodka soda. David Vogt
So are limes limes first and then they turn into lemons, or is it with other way around? David Maples
When life gives you lemons, you clone those lemons and make super lemons. Bill Lawrence
Why is lemon juice artificially flavored, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? Doug Walker
Research scientists in Argentina have discovered that lemon is a natural disinfectant for drinking water. Vijaya Kumar
Lemon oil is an excellent insect repellant. Vijaya Kumar
Quercetin, found in lemon, stimulates the production of insulin, which is compromised in cases of diabetes mellitus. Vijaya Kumar
The pectin in lemon supports the function of the pancreas, while stimulating the production of bile as well. Vijaya Kumar
Lemon acid stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid which is necessary for digestion. Vijaya Kumar
Lemon sweets range from the simple to the sublime, from the quick and easy to the most elaborate showstoppers, from the starkly minimal to curlicue baroque. Lori Longbotham
Nothing says 'sunshine' in the kitchen or on a menu like lemon. Lori Longbotham
We can enjoy lemon desserts all year-round, not just during a single season. Lori Longbotham
Cooling in the summer, lemon desserts are perfect after a light alfresco repast under a beautiful shade tree. Lori Longbotham
Lemons, like salt, bring out the flavors of other ingredients and make everything taste fresher and brighter. Lori Longbotham
Lemon water cleanses and detoxifies the liver by increasing the liver's detoxifying enzymes. Joy McCarthy
Sounds gross, I know, but lemon water stimulates the liver's secretion of bile. Joy McCarthy
After a few weeks of lemon water, you may notice your skin is brighter, and if you suffer from skin blemishes, you may notice a remarkable improvement. Joy McCarthy
Lemon supports the body's digestive system. Joy McCarthy
Lemon enhances your digestive secretions so that acidic wastes are eliminated more effectively. Joy McCarthy