“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.”
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Lowell, J. R. (n.d.). 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. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10330-the-question-of-common-sense-is-always-what/
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Lowell, James Russell. “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.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10330-the-question-of-common-sense-is-always-what/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Lowell, James Russell. “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.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/10330-the-question-of-common-sense-is-always-what/.