Common Quote by Bambi F. Moore
““Common sense is a rare trait these days.””
About This Quote
Common sense is increasingly scarce, implying modern society often lacks practical judgment.
In simple terms: Common sense is rare today.
Key Takeaway
Value practical judgment.
Themes
society
common sense
modernity
Mood
concerned
reflective
serious
Type
observational
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- educating youth
- media literacy
Key Concepts
critical thinking
practicality
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we cultivate common sense in communities?
- What factors diminish practical judgment?
A Different Perspective
Rare common sense can lead to poor choices.
![“Rarus enim ferme sensus communis in illa Fortuna." ["Generally common sense is rare in that (higher) rank."]” quote by Juvenal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/02f/juvenal-918_common_rarus-enim-ferme-sensus-communis-in-illa_389939.jpg)
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
