Quotes by Ogden Nash

The trouble with a kitten is THAT Eventually it becomes a CAT.

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom

The cow is of the bovine ilk; One end is moo, the other, milk.

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom

There is only one way to achieve happiness on this terrestrial ball, And that is to have either a clear conscience, or none at all.

— Ogden Nash

Success

Candy Is dandy But liquor Is quicker.

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom

O Duty, Why hast thou not the visage of a sweetie or a cutie? Why glitter thy spectacles so ominously? Why art thou clad so abominously?

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom

One would be in less danger From the wiles of the stranger If one's own kin and kith Were more fun to be with.

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom

Any kiddie in school can love like a fool, But hating, my boy, is an art.

— Ogden Nash

Love

You can take it as understood That your luck changes only if it's good.

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom

Children aren't happy with nothing to ignore, And that's what parents were created for.

— Ogden Nash

Happiness

There are people who are very resourceful At being remorseful, And who apparently feel that the best way to make friends Is to do something terrible and then make amends.

— Ogden Nash

Friendship

One man's remorse is another man's reminiscence.

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom

Women would rather be right than reasonable.

— Ogden Nash

Wisdom