Common sense Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“A man of great common sense and good taste is a man without originality or moral courage.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "Man and Superman" by George Bernard Shaw, 1903
Common sense and good taste may indicate lack of originality or moral courage.
In simple terms: Conformity can hide bravery.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate originality and courage.
Themes
conformity
originality
morality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- artistic creation
- political activism
- personal growth
Key Concepts
critical thinking
ethical courage
Questions to Reflect On
- What does originality mean to you?
- When is moral courage necessary?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue practical wisdom.
![“When it was first said that the sun stood still and world turned round, the common sense of mankind declared the doctrine false; but the old saying of Vox populi, vox Dei [the voice of the people is the voice of God], as every philosopher knows, cannot be trusted in science.” quote by Charles Darwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5f6/charles-darwin-507_agnosticism_when-it-was-first-said-that-the-sun-stoo_226722.jpg)
