Distinguishing the signal from the noise requires both scientific knowledge and self-knowledge.
Nate SilverFor though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first.
AristotleYou know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains.
Eduard ShevardnadzeIn a rather simple way. It merely required the use of that much–neglected commodity – common sense.
Foundation by Isaac Asimov