Change Quote by Alexander Pope
“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.”
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.
Prioritize common sense over flashy intellect.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- education
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is cleverness more effective than common sense?
- How can we balance wit and practicality?
Wit can be useful in certain contexts.