Common Quote by Paul Blackthorne
“People concentrate, particularly for their own purposes, on dividing people, and it's just not necessary. If you actually spend time with somebody, in 10 minutes, you'll find something in common, and it's powerful when you do. When you find you've got something in common with somebody, all of a sudden, you're friends.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Social Connection, 2023
People often focus on differences, but brief genuine interaction reveals common ground that quickly builds friendship.
In simple terms: Finding common ground creates instant friendship.
Key Takeaway
Seek shared interests early.
Themes
connection
friendship
commonality
Mood
optimistic
encouraging
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- networking events
- team building
- first dates
- community gatherings
Key Concepts
social psychology
human bonding
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple question reveals shared interests?
- How can you foster deeper connection beyond commonality?
A Different Perspective
Common interests may be superficial and not guarantee deep trust.
![“There are so many issues that this country [the U.S.] has, and that the world faces, that it's important that we sit down and recognize our commonality. When we do that, we can actually work together to overcome some of the problems that we have. That, to me, is just a good starting place.” quote by Paul Blackthorne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/378/paul-blackthorne-49688_america_there-are-so-many-issues-that-this-count_2873854.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)
