"Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; And maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies, don't spend more than you can earn and adults, not children, are in charge. His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife Discretion, his daughter Responsibility, and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone."  

I know this isn't exactly a traditional quote, and I can't find the original author, but I couldn't help but post something that might bring a smile or two while it makes you re-evaluate your life and situation to see where some good, ol' fashioned common sense could help! 

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all people.  He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves that dwell inside each and everyone of us.  One is Evil.  It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.  The other is Good.  It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”  The grandson thought about it for a minute, and then asked his grandfather:
“Which wolf will win ?”
The old Cherokee simply replied:
“The one you feed.”

I can't find an origin for this, but it can still share a great deal of thought to most any day...I know it does for me!

"Why complain that the darkness is too dark?  We should wonder why the light is not bright enough.  Or better yet why our light is not brighter...Shine on someone today!"  Vincent St. Louis

"Family through birth, friends for life!"

"As you walk through life, always walk toward the light and the shadows of life will fall behind you."  Thomas S. Monson

"The most valuable places to be in the world are in someone's thoughts, in someone's prayers, and in someone's heart!"  Author Unknown

"Let the straight flower bespeak its purpose in straightness-to seek the light.
Let the crooked flower bespeak its purpose in crookedness-to seek the light.
Let the crookedness and straightness bespeak the light."
Allen Ginsberg, "Psalm III"

"A good conscience is a continual Christmas."  Benjamin Franklin