Quote by Ogden Nash

I don't mind their having a lot of money, and I don't care how they employ it, but I do think that they damn well ought to admit they enjoy it.

I don't mind their having a lot of money, and I don't care h

Summary

This quote expresses the sentiment that it is acceptable for individuals to possess wealth and use it as they please. However, what the speaker finds disconcerting is when wealthy individuals refuse to acknowledge or openly embrace their enjoyment of their financial status. They believe that if someone is fortunate enough to have wealth, they should be honest about it instead of pretending otherwise or hiding their enjoyment.

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By Ogden Nash

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