Subject: Intelligence (Page 28)

Genius: One who can do almost anything except make a living.

Definitions Intelligence

Humankind cannot stand very much reality.

(1888 – 1965) British (US-born) critic, dramatist & poet
Intelligence People

Information travels more surely to those with a lesser need to know.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws People

It does not take a rocket scientist to coach a professional football team, but, of course, I was one of the few who happened to be a rocket scientist.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach
Football Intelligence People Self Sports

The head never rules the heart, but just becomes it's partner in crime.

(1913 – 1983) journalist & author
Emotions Intelligence

Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.

(1920 – 1992) American science and science fiction author & professor
Intelligence People

I'd rather be rich than stupid.

Intelligence Money Stupidity Wealth

I have a memory like an elephant; in fact, elephants often consult me.

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter
Animals Intelligence Memory

A committee can make a decision that is dumber than any of its members.


Intelligence People

Ideas endure and prosper in inverse proportion to their soundness and validity.

Ideas Intelligence Murphy’s Laws Things

… the less a man knows, the more sure it is that he knows everything.

(1888 – 1957) English writer
Beliefs Intelligence People

I believe in an open mind, but not so open that your brains fall out.

(1891 – 1968) American publisher of The New York Times
Intelligence Mind

There are four things that hold back human progress – ignorance, stupidity, committees and accountants.

(1797 – 1875) American accountant
Intelligence Situations Stupidity

I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body; then I realized who was telling me this.

(1956 – ) American comedian
Body Intelligence

If most people said what’s on their minds, they’d be speechless.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine
Communication Intelligence Speech

Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.

Communication Fools Intelligence Proverbs Speech

I have an amazing ability to forget.

(1925 – 2005) American baseball player & manager
Baseball Intelligence Memory Sports

Enough research will tend to support your theory.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws Work

Diane: Do you know the difference between you and a fat, braying ass?
Sam: Nope.
Diane: The fat, braying ass would.

(1949 – ) American actress
Intelligence TV/Movie Quotes

He can compress the most words into the smallest ideas of any man I ever met.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Communication Education Ideas Insults Intelligence Speech

Nothing is ever accomplished by a reasonable man.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist
Intelligence Success