Common Quote by Josephine Tey
“Nothing great ever came out of common sense.”
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.
Embrace unconventional thinking.
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When to use this quote
- business strategy
- scientific research
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you relied on common sense successfully?
- When did it hinder you?
Common sense can be useful; dismissing it entirely may cause errors.