In
response to last week’s question, “Can a person be both intelligent and
have common sense?”, my sailing and writing friend Rich, who’s grandmother told
him, “possessing common sense is always preferable to being ‘smarter than your
own good’. An example of this in action would be ‘he was smart enough to
know the answer to her question, but he didn't have the common sense to keep it
to himself ’.”
My
dad’s beach buddy Bob concluded, “Not if they graduated from Harvard, Columbia
or USC Berkley” while my friend countered, “Only if you are a Democrat.”
To these, my leadership development friend Stuart B advised, “Yes, but that
combination absolutely prohibits his or her entry into politics.”
My
friend Swany observed, “Intelligent and common sense, yes. Intelligent,
common sense and blonde, no.” My poster-making friend Chris replied, “I
would like to think it is very possible, but I have been wrong before...maybe,
sortof, kinda, I am not sure...can I plead the fifth?”
And
my friend Bruce responded simply, “Yes, I can. ;-)
”
Please share your
thoughts about "things that make you go 'Hmmm' “:
Is silence an
endangered species?
Live well...laugh often and heartily…. have a good week and
never regret anything that made you smile!
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