Show jenme common e is la symmetry of mind of character and of purpose in the individual combined strep it represents man in ill completeness harmony nion yand and equipoise it clothes him bini with dignity invests him with power and stamps liim him with superiority it is not genius for that is often erratic nor cunnair cunningkin ingin its sinuous course nor tact with its decline into trickery common sense is the embodiment of true manhood it confers a patent of royalty though birth be 10 plebeian and exalts men from lowliest adventitious circumstances arc are they thus dignified but step by step through obstacle oK obstacle stacle and hindrance they overcome by the force of character and the poper direction of the will power com mon sense is a t tremendous force in this lower world its power is felt and acknowledged through all the ramifications of governments society business finance science and commerce in ili fact it is the history as well as the true philosophy of the ages it is the salt thannas saved humanity from barbarism and the moving power that has propelled the race conw onward ard in its march ofero of progress gress and civilization |