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“Nothing great ever came out of common sense.” quote by Josephine Tey
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“Nothing great ever came out of common sense.”

Josephine Tey

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Franchise Affair, 1940

Common sense limits innovation; breakthroughs require thinking beyond the obvious.

In simple terms: Great ideas need beyond ordinary thinking.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unconventional thinking.

Themes

innovation creativity risk conformity thinking

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • scientific research
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you relied on common sense successfully?
  • When did it hinder you?
A Different Perspective

Common sense can be useful; dismissing it entirely may cause errors.

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