An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup.

An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup.

理想主义者是这样一种人，当他注意到玫瑰比卷心菜闻起来更香时，他就断定玫瑰也能做更好的汤。

-- H. L. Mencken 门肯