Time is so old and love so brief, love is pure gold and time a thief. We're late, darling, we're late, The curtain descends, everything ends, too soon, too soon.
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Here's a good rule of thumb; too clever is dumb.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being overly clever can lead to impractical or foolish outcomes.
This quote by Ogden Nash suggests that while cleverness can be valuable, relying too heavily on it can result in foolishness or misunderstanding. It implies that sometimes simplicity and straightforwardness are more effective than trying to be overly intelligent or complicated.
Themes
ClevernessSimplicityFoolishnessHumorWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of practicality over complexity.
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