Ogden Nash Quotes

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Ogden Nash was an American poet known for his witty and humorous poetry. His works are characterized by their clever wordplay and satire, and have been beloved by readers.

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Famous Ogden Nash Quotes

“The truth I do not stretch or shove When I state the dog is full of love. I've also proved, by actual test, A wet dog is the lovingest.”

States Dog Tests Wet Wet Dogs

Book:Ogden Nash's zoo

Source: Ogden Nash's zoo

“Ten years ago she split the air To seize what she could spy Tonight she bumps against a chair, Betrayed by milky eye. She seems to pant, Time up, time up! My little dog must die, And lie in dust with Hector's pup; I So, presently, must I.”

Years Littles Seems Eye Lying Time Dies Air Dog Ten Years Ago Betrayal Dust Chairs Tonight Splits Betrayed Spy Bumps Hector Pups

Author:Ogden Nash

“A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of.”

Funny Dog Illiteracy

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“Dogs display reluctance and wrath If you try to give them a bath. They bury bones in hideaways And half the time they trot sideaways.”

Ifs Giving Trying Time Half Dog Bones Display Wrath Baths Reluctance

Book:The Selected Verse of Ogden Nash

Source: The Selected Verse of Ogden Nash

“To Tom Carlson or his dog-depending on whose taste it best suits.”

Dog Taste Training Suits Toms Dog Training Carlson

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“The dog is man's best friend. He has a tail on one end. Up in front he has teeth. And four legs underneath.”

Men Ends Four Dog Fronts Legs Teeth Tails

Book:The face is familiar: the selected verse of Ogden Nash

Source: The face is familiar: the selected verse of Ogden Nash

“I hope my tongue in prune juice smothers, If I belittle dogs and mothers.”

Ifs Mother Inspiring Dog Tongue Juice Mothers Day Belittle Prunes

Author:Ogden Nash

About the Author

Born: August 19, 1902
Died: March 19, 1971
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 208

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