Existe gente que esta tan llena de sentido comun que no le queda el mas pequeno rincon para el sentido propio.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People overly full of common sense lack space for their own judgment.
- In plain terms
- Too much common sense blocks personal insight.
- What can you take from it?
- Think for yourself not just follow norms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does common sense fail?
- How do you keep your own voice?
Another view
Common sense is often useful for safety.
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