Quote by Ogden Nash

The further through life I drift the more obvious it becomes that I am lacking in thrift.

The further through life I drift the more obvious it becomes

Summary

This quote suggests that as the person grows older and experiences more of life, they realize that they lack the ability to save or be thrifty with their resources. It implies that they might have been careless or extravagant with their money or possessions in the past. The statement indicates a sense of regret or self-awareness about their shortcomings in managing and saving their resources effectively.

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By Ogden Nash

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