Subject: Intelligence (Page 17)

I've been sitting my whole life, and a dog has never looked at me as though he thought I was tricky.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

It doesn’t seem fair, does it Norm … that I should have so much knowledge when there are people in the world that have to go to bed stupid every night.

(1947 – ) American actor & entrepreneur

There is no such thing as an underestimate of average intelligence.

(1838 – 1918) journalist, historian, academic & novelist

I don't hire anybody not brighter than I am; if they're not brighter than I am, I don't need them.

1913 – 1983) American college football coach

What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

Any man who afflicts the human race with ideas must be prepared to see them misunderstood.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

Well, I really think he shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all.

(1930 – ) American politician

Positive Thinking: self-improvement through self-deception.

(1950 – ) American author, satirist, webmaster & copywriter

You can make it foolproof, but you can't make it damnfoolproof.

I can read minds but, it’s pointless cause I’m illiterate.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

Horse sense is what prevents a woman from becoming a nag.

(1924 – 1987) American stand-up ‘deadpan’ comedian and actor

The way I see it… If you need both of your hands for whatever it is you’re doing, then your brain should probably be in on it too.

(1958 – ) comedian, actress & television host

Why does it so often take a genius to see the obvious?

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

Heat produced by pressure expands to fill the mind available, from which it can pass only to a cooler mind.

We can outsmart those dolphins. Don't forget – we invented computers, leg warmers, bendy straws, peel-and-eat shrimp, the glory hole, and the pudding cup.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)

Information is moving—you know, nightly news is one way, of course, but it's also moving through the blogosphere and through the Internets.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

The brain is entirely fat… without a brain, you might look good, but all you could do is run for public office.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

He’s got more dollars than cents.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor

If you don't think too good, don't think too much.

(1918 – 2002) American baseball player