Quote by Edward Lear, Book of Nonsense

There was an Old Man with a beard,Who said, 'It is just as I feared! -Two Owls and a Hen,Four Larks and a Wren,Have all built their nests in my beard!'

There was an Old Man with a beard,Who said, 'It is just as I

Summary

This quote is a humorous depiction of an old man with a long beard expressing his frustration for the random creatures that have made their nests in it. The Old Man's exclamation conveys the unexpected and inconvenient nature of this situation, highlighting the absurdity of the imagery presented. Through absurdity and exaggeration, the quote serves as a lighthearted reminder not to take life too seriously, finding amusement even in unusual or inconvenient circumstances.

By Edward Lear, Book of Nonsense

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