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“Fine sense and exalted sense are not half so useful as common sense. There are forty men of wit for one man of sense; and he that will carry nothing about him but gold, will be every day at a loss for want of readier change.” quote by Alexander Pope
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“Fine sense and exalted sense are not half so useful as common sense. There are forty men of wit for one man of sense; and he that will carry nothing about him but gold, will be every day at a loss for want of readier change.”

Alexander Pope

About This Quote

Source Poem: "An Essay on Man" by Alexander Pope, 1733

Common sense outweighs cleverness; practical wisdom is more valuable than wit.

In simple terms: Practical wisdom beats cleverness.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize common sense over flashy intellect.

Themes

wisdom practicality humility

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

literary didactic

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • education
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

philosophy human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is cleverness more effective than common sense?
  • How can we balance wit and practicality?
A Different Perspective

Wit can be useful in certain contexts.

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