# Quote — Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson

> He is useless on top of the ground; he ought to be under it, inspiring the cabbages.

- Author: [Mark Twain](https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-twain.md)
- Book: [Pudd'nhead Wilson](https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-twain/puddnhead-wilson.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-twain/puddnhead-wilson/he-is-useless

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