Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.
Common Sense Quotes
Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense.
One pound of learning requires ten pounds of common sense to apply it.
I don’t know why it is that the religious never ascribe common sense to God.
To act with common sense according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know; and the best philosophy is to do one’s duties, take the world as it comes, submit respectfully to one’s lot; bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it, whatever it is; and despise affectation.
Seek advice but use your own common sense.
Common sense and good nature will do a lot to make the pilgrimage of life not too difficult.
Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius.
It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.
When religion comes in at the door common sense goes out at the window.
