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12 Replies Last post: Feb 20, 2008 1:07 AM by Lighthouse24

Common Sense

Feb 16, 2008 2:20 AM

25trekker1 52 posts since
Feb 11, 2008

What is the difference between wisdom and common sense?

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websolutions 191 posts since
Feb 4, 2008

1. Re: Common Sense Feb 16, 2008 2:42 AM

this is like the chicken and the egg question -- wisdom and common sense technically come develop from experiences, I think.

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LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

2. Re: Common Sense Feb 16, 2008 8:37 AM

knowledge is not touching the fire cause you know its hot
wisdom is not touching the fire cause you've been burned before

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pinevalley 7 posts since
Oct 18, 2007

3. Re: Common Sense Feb 16, 2008 4:26 PM

in response to: LUCKIEST

Nice answer Luckiest!

But, knowledge is not the same as common sense. I know many knowledgeable people who don't have a lick of common sense.

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LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

4. Re: Common Sense Feb 16, 2008 5:36 PM

in response to: pinevalley

pinevalley, thanks for the compliment.
You must have an interesting circle of friends that
you know "MANY" knowledgeable people who don't have a lick of common sense
Only kidding, LUCKIEST

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25trekker1 52 posts since
Feb 11, 2008

5. Re: Common Sense Feb 17, 2008 7:58 AM

in response to: websolutions

Thanks websolutions for the interesting reply re: which came first, chicken or egg. I had never thought of the correct answer in this context. By the way, Which did come first, the chicken or the egg, and why? Why did the chicken cross the road?

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LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

6. Re: Common Sense Feb 17, 2008 9:35 AM

in response to: 25trekker1

Q: Why did the chicken run across the road?
A: There was a car coming.
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road halfway?
A: She wanted to lay it on the line.
Q: Why did the rubber chicken cross the road?
A: She wanted to stretch her legs.
Q: Why did the Roman chicken cross the road?
A: She was afraid someone would caesar!
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: To prove to the possum it could actually be done!

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25trekker1 52 posts since
Feb 11, 2008

7. Re: Common Sense Feb 17, 2008 10:49 AM

in response to: LUCKIEST

Dear LUCKIEST, Your answers to why the chicken crossed the road are priceless! I only knew one answer which my Grandma Johnson told me and that was, she wanted to get to the rooster on the other side. I must now sign off until this evening. I work at the local Swap Meet on weekends buying and selling United States and foreign coins and my good friend with whom I set up at the best location there is due any minute. You have a "good day" and a "happy forever. Sincerely, Curt Hanson

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LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

8. Re: Common Sense Feb 17, 2008 5:46 PM

in response to: 25trekker1

Give a Man a FISH, and he will eat for a day.
Teach a Man to SUE, and he will eat for a lifetime.

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DomainDiva 1,732 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

9. Re: Common Sense Feb 17, 2008 7:37 PM

I am not understanding why you have posted this question in internet and e-commerce. This is a business forum, if you desire philosophical discussion youo can google this topic and participate in a number of other discussions. Obviously you have not made the common sense connection between internet and e-commerce and your question.

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25trekker1 52 posts since
Feb 11, 2008

10. Re: Common Sense Feb 19, 2008 11:44 PM

in response to: DomainDiva

Dear Diva, Your sarcastic and profound remarks are greatly appreciated. Seriously, which do you think came first, the chicken or the egg? The answer does require common sense?

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25trekker1 52 posts since
Feb 11, 2008

11. Re: Common Sense Feb 19, 2008 11:55 PM

in response to: LUCKIEST

Why not just "teach a man to fish"? Perhaps he will share his daily catch with you. Neither of you will then go hungry and you will not have to sue. Attorneys cost money.

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Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

12. Re: Common Sense Feb 20, 2008 1:07 AM

Common sense and wisdom are both a result of the knowledge, intuition, and judgment that we gain through personal experiences and the teachings of others. Common sense seems to define and encompass the more obvious and clear-cut conclusions we base on universal experiences and widespread teachings. Wisdom seems to define and encompass the more profound and complex conclusions we base on unique experiences and specialized teachings.

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