if you take everything with a pinch of salt you may find yourself with a heart condition. if a stitch in time saves nine, does two stitches save eighteen? and what are they talking about.
if a rolling stone gathers no moss can moss gather one a rolling stone? if to many cooks spoil the broth why do many hands make light work, and will the result be edible? 
common sense never worked for me, i like uncommon wisdom. i don't understand the need to know the details just the intention, the big picture, details are for satanists or those with to much time on their hips.