Ogden Nash Quotes

Poet

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

“Indeed, everybody wants to be a wow, But not everybody knows exactly how.”

Knows Want Wow

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

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

“A lady wants to be dressed exactly like everybody else but she gets pretty up- set if she sees anybody else dressed exactly like her.”

Ifs Want Like Her

Author:Ogden Nash

“The Preacher, the Politicain, the Teacher, Were each of them once a kiddie. A child, indeed, is a wonderful creature. Do I want one? God Forbiddie!”

Want Children Teacher Wonderful Creatures Preacher

Author:Ogden Nash

“If you don't want to work, you have to work to earn enough money so that you won't have to work.”

Ifs Want Enough Funny Work Money Crazy Silly

Book:The Selected Verse of Ogden Nash

Source: The Selected Verse of Ogden Nash

“Good wine needs no bush, And perhaps products that people really want Need no hard-sell or soft-sell TV push. Why not? Look at pot.”

People Want Needs Looks Hard Tvs Products Humorous Sells Wine Advertising Why Not Pot Adverts Good Wine

Author:Ogden Nash

“People who have what they want are very fond of telling people who haven't what they want that they don't want it.”

People Want Inspirational Funny Havens Witty

Book:Happy Days

Source: Happy Days

About the Author

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

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