Banshees Quote by Ogden Nash
““How do I feel today? I feel as unfit as an unfiddle, And it is the result of a certain turbulence in the mind and an uncertain burbulence in the middle. What was it, anyway, that angry thing that flew at me? I am unused to banshees crying Boo at me. Your wife can’t be a banshee— Or can she?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “How Do I Feel Today?” published in The New Yorker, 1935
He humorously describes feeling mentally turbulent and unsettled, using whimsical imagery of banshees and unfiddles.
In simple terms: He feels mentally chaotic and confused.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge inner turbulence.
Themes
mental health
humor
self‑reflection
confusion
creativity
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychological turbulence
poetic metaphor
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your mental turbulence?
- How can humor help process anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper issues needing attention.
