Quote by Mark Twain

He does not care for flowers. Calls them rubbish, and cannot tell one from another, and thinks it is superior to feel like that.

He does not care for flowers. Calls them rubbish, and cannot

Summary

This quote presents the perspective of an individual who disregards flowers, considering them insignificant and indistinguishable. The person's lack of appreciation for flowers is accompanied by a sense of pride, believing that this indifference raises them to a higher level. The quote essentially highlights a disdain for beauty and a belief in the superiority of apathy, reflecting a certain arrogance and narrow-mindedness toward the importance of nature's wonders.

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By Mark Twain

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