Appointments Quote by Ogden Nash
“Here is a pen and here is a pencil, here's a typewriter, here's a stencil, here's a list of today's appointments, and all the flies in all the ointments, the daily woes that a man endures -- take them, George, they're yours!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Collected Poems of Ogden Nash, 1971
The speaker offers a chaotic collection of daily troubles to a friend, urging him to take responsibility for them.
In simple terms: Give your problems to a friend.
Key Takeaway
Share burdens to lighten your load.
Themes
responsibility
friendship
burden
humor
Mood
lighthearted
playful
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- office work
- personal stress
- creative projects
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
existentialism
absurdity
daily life
Questions to Reflect On
- What minor annoyance could you delegate?
- How does humor affect coping?
A Different Perspective
The quote humorously exaggerates trivialities, which may downplay serious issues.
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