“You don't need to be a rocket scientist, to recognize superstition and prejudice, common sense is enough to observe emerging evidence.”
Source: Sapionova: 200 Limericks for Students
“My emotions had led me to refute logic on countless occasions and enter into idiotic feats, relationships, and situations. In some ways, emotions had not only replaced common sense, but also spirituality in my life. I had expended all concepts of balanced physical, psychological, social, and spiritual wellbeing in exchange for a fleeting pleasure.”
Source: Pursued: God’s relentless pursuit and a drug addict’s journey to finding purpose
“I fancied my luck to be witnessing yet another full moon. True, I’d seen hundreds of full moons in my life, but they were not limitless. When one starts thinking of the full moon as a common sight that will come again to one’s eyes ad-infinitum, the value of life is diminished and life goes by uncherished. ‘This may be my last moon,’ I sighed, feeling a sudden sweep of sorrow; and went back to reading more of The Odyssey.”
“If the fact will not fit the theory-let the theory go.”
Source: The Mysterious Affair at Styles / Poirot Investigates
“There are the things that should go without saying. Throw away the milk after it’s chunky and smelly; run when something with teeth bigger than your forearms looks at you the wrong way. Maybe don’t keep a serial killer locked up in your parents’ bedroom.”
Source: Between Kings
“I believe in my common sense,” she countered breathlessly. “My wits. My pragmatism.”
“If you are done staring like a moonstruck lamb, Rand al'Thor," Nynaeve said, "perhaps you can tell me why you were talking about something even you three great bull calves ought to have sense enough to keep out of your mouths.”
Source: The Eye of the World
“Common sense usually means 'Just take my word for it.”
“Beware of left-wing political ideologies that pretend to be doing good while intentionally enslaving the poor and destroying lives. William G. Alston”
Source: Four Keys to the Natural Anabolic State: The Pathway to Health, Fitness, Faith, and a Huge Competitive Edge
“When you go to the gym and workout, do you praise yourself for your self-discipline, or do you thank God for giving you time, energy, physical ability, and a place to exercise? William G. Alston”
Source: Four Keys to the Natural Anabolic State: The Pathway to Health, Fitness, Faith, and a Huge Competitive Edge