Common Sense Quotes

Nonsense is to sense, as shade to light; it heightens effect.

Common sense, in so far as it exists, is all for the bourgeoisie. Nonsense is the privilege of the aristocracy. The worries of the world are for the common people.

The door to wisdom swings on hinges of common sense and uncommon thoughts.

The world is in need of less religion and more common sense.

Philosophy is nothing but common sense in a dress suit.

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and open discussion.

Common sense is what tells us the Earth is flat and the Sun goes around it.

The only thing you’ve got going for you as a human being is your ability to reason and your common sense. Remember, a horse is stronger and a dog is friendlier.

Common sense is not an issue in politics, it’s an affliction. Neither is honesty an issue in politics, It’s a miracle.

An unusual amount of common sense is sometimes called wisdom.