Who said “Whether elected or appointed he considers himself the Lord's anointed, and indeed the…”?

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Ogden Nash. A published source records them saying or writing it.

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APA

Nash, O. (n.d.). Whether elected or appointed he considers himself the Lord's anointed, and indeed the ointment lingers on him so thick you can't get your fingers on him. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33300-whether-elected-or-appointed-he-considers-himself-the/

MLA

Nash, Ogden. “Whether elected or appointed he considers himself the Lord's anointed, and indeed the ointment lingers on him so thick you can't get your fingers on him.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33300-whether-elected-or-appointed-he-considers-himself-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Nash, Ogden. “Whether elected or appointed he considers himself the Lord's anointed, and indeed the ointment lingers on him so thick you can't get your fingers on him.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/33300-whether-elected-or-appointed-he-considers-himself-the/.