Mr. de Botton also displays an irritating tendency in this book to deliver common-sense statements with an oracular and self-congratulatory air.
When Nye released a short video in which he made some common-sense statements about creationism and evolution, there was no reason to think it would become especially viral.
"Anyone who thought the N.R.A. was going to come out today and make a common-sense statement about meaningful reform and safety was kidding themselves," said Representative Mike Quigley, an Illinois Democrat, who has called for new restrictions on assault rifles.
Law enforcement demonstrated their complete lack of common sense with a statement claiming: "Protesters attacked a helicopter with a drone".
Mathew D. Staver, founder of Liberty Counsel and dean of the Liberty University School of Law, said in a statement, "Common sense and human history underscore the fact that children need a mother and a father".
"This is a statement of common sense," said Andrea Williams, the director of the Christian Legal Centre.
Yesterday's decision not carry the president's statement live was made when we received the following from the White House press office: 'The president delivers a statement on common sense measures to reduce gun violence.' We've carried and reported on numerous presidential speeches and ideas for reducing gun violence, as well as those from influentials on the other side of the issue".
Blair Jenkins, Yes Scotland chief executive, said: 'The Sunday Herald is the first national newspaper to endorse either side in the debate about our country's future and we are delighted that it has chosen to support Yes. "The Sunday Herald's editorial is passionate, inspiring and, above all, a statement of common sense and irresistible logic".
This statement represents common sense in a democracy.
"Asking state employees to pay a small percentage into their pensions is common sense," he said in a statement.
