The question of common sense is always “What is it good for?”—a question which would abolish the rose and be answered triumphantly by the cabbage.
James Russell Lowell
Orion's Cold Fire
All the Secrets of the Universe and Some Really Important Stuff Too!
Ah, the sweet aroma of cabbage perfume.
You need to look at all aspects of an item to determine its worth.
Very true. Today I vote for the rose. Once I get a lot hungrier, the cabbage will win.
Au contraire!
I can think of at least one extraordinarily valuable commodity that I’ve received in exchange for roses and never once in exchange for cabbage.
Good point.