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I would live all my life in nonchalance and insouciance, Were it not for making a living, which is rather a nouciance
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"I would live all my life in nonchalance and insouciance, Were it not for making a living, which is rather a nouciance"

- Ogden Nash

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This quote by Ogden Nash speaks to the idea of living a life of leisure and flexibility, free from the burden of needing to make a living. Nash reveals his desire to live a life of nonchalance as well as insouciance, which are both terms that describe a care free attitude and also lack of concern. However, he acknowledges that making a living is a needed part of life, and that it can be a problem. This quote talks with the concept that while it is essential to make a living, it can be a problem that eliminates from the liberty of living a life of leisure. Nash's quote is a suggestion that while it is necessary to earn a living, it is additionally important to require time to take pleasure in life and appreciate the moments of liberty and recreation.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ogden Nash between August 19, 1902 and May 19, 1971. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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