David Brower Quote

"Butterfly is a stupid word," the Spaniard said; "maripose is so much more beautiful." "I much prefer farfalla," the Italian countered. The woman from Paris said, "papillon, of course." The Japanese suggested, "I like the softness of chocho-san." The German bristled and demanded, "What's the matter with schmetterling?"

For Earth's Sake: The Life and Times of David Brower - Chapter I, Butterflies (p. 13), Peregrine Smith Books, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 1990