Quote by Ogden Nash

If you don't want to work you have to work to earn enough money so that you won't have to work.

If you don't want to work you have to work to earn enough mo

Summary

This quote emphasizes the irony in life, highlighting the need to work hard in order to break free from the cycle of working for money. It suggests that if one desires to escape the drudgery of work, they initially have no choice but to commit to it in order to accumulate enough wealth to gain financial independence. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and dedication to achieve a goal of financial freedom and ultimately, a life without the constraint of continually working for money.

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By Ogden Nash

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