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Another year Quote by Ogden Nash

“Tonight's December thirty-first, something is about to burst. The clock is crouching, dark and small, like a time bomb in the hall. Hark, it's midnight, children dear. Duck! Here comes another year!” quote by Ogden Nash
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“Tonight's December thirty-first, something is about to burst. The clock is crouching, dark and small, like a time bomb in the hall. Hark, it's midnight, children dear. Duck! Here comes another year!”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unpublished verse, 1960s, null

A whimsical warning that the year is ending and time is ticking like a bomb, urging celebration.

In simple terms: Time ends, celebrate the new year.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the moment, welcome the new year.

Themes

celebration time humor

Mood

playful celebratory

Type

poetic humorous

When to use this quote

  • New Year's Eve parties
  • family gatherings
  • countdowns
  • midnight celebrations

Key Concepts

chronology anticipation playfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you mark the transition of a year?
  • What rituals make midnight feel special?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the seriousness of time passing.

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