Quote by Ogden Nash

They take the paper and they read the headlines. So they've heard of unemployment and they've heard of bread-lines. And they philanthropically cure them all by getting up a costume charity ball.

They take the paper and they read the headlines. So they've

Summary

This quote suggests that some individuals, upon reading about societal issues such as unemployment and poverty, believe they can solve these problems by hosting extravagant charity events. The phrase "they take the paper and they read the headlines" illustrates how people are aware of these issues but seem disconnected from the reality of those facing hardships. The quote satirically highlights the tendency for some privileged individuals to address serious social problems in a superficial and self-aggrandizing manner, rather than taking meaningful action to address the root causes of such issues.

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