Subject: Intelligence (Page 40)

A middling mind always benefits from a lack of competition.

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

A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic
Communication Intelligence Stupidity Wisdom

A situation in which a desired outcome or solution is impossible to attain because of a set of inherently illogical rules.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

You take a normal guy, give him a wife, give them time, and you've got AN IDIOT!

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality
Fools Husbands Intelligence Marriage Wives

It's what a fellow thinks he knows that hurts him.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Intelligence

A coach isn't as smart as people say he is when he's wins, or as stupid as when he loses.

(1924 – 2012) American football player & coach
Football Intelligence Sports

He doesn't know the meaning of the word 'fear;’ of course, there are lots of words he doesn't know the meaning of.

college football coach
Insults Intelligence

Why waste time learning, when ignorance is instantaneous?

(1955 – ) cartoonist (Calvin and Hobbes)
Intelligence

Overall Bush's European trip has been an overwhelming success. Not once has he gotten separated from his group.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host
Intelligence People

I was at a party a couple of weeks ago, talking to this guy about the Gaza Strip; he thought it was the adhesive side of a maxi pad.

(1961 – ) comedian, writer, radio & television personality & blogger
Conversation People Stupidity Things

Sir Stafford has a brilliant mind until it’s made up.

(1864 –1945) Anglo-Scottish socialite, author & wit
Intelligence Mind

If idiots could fly, this would be an airport.

Insults Intelligence

The United States was founded by the brightest people in the country… and we haven’t seen them since.

(1925 – 2012) author, playwright, essayist & screenwriter
America Intelligence Places

Never hesitate to steal a good idea.

(1924 – 2013) American businessman, author & columnist
Ideas Intelligence

A liar should have a good memory.

Memory Murphy’s Laws People

There are three types of intelligence: the intelligence of man, the intelligence of animals and the intelligence of the military… in that order.

(1911 – 1994) German film director & producer
Animals Intelligence Military

Good judgment comes from experience; experience comes from poor judgment.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

He's a nice guy, but he played too much football with his helmet off.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president
Insults Intelligence

His brain is a half-inch layer of champagne poured over a bucket of Methodist near-beer.

(1873 – 1945) journalist & author
Alcohol Insults Intelligence

He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

Emotions Intelligence Laughter Thinking

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist
Communication Intelligence Speech Wisdom