Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
Frank Lloyd WrightRead
There is nothing more uncommon than common sense.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Common sense is often overlooked and not as prevalent as one might expect.
This quote emphasizes that what is commonly thought to be simple or obvious, referred to as 'common sense', is actually rare among people. Frank Lloyd Wright suggests that many individuals fail to apply basic reasoning or sound judgment, highlighting a paradox where the simplest of insights can be the most elusive in practice.
Themes
Common SenseWisdomReasoningJudgmentRarity
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about decision-making, you can quote this to emphasize the importance of thoughtful reasoning.
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