Intelligent Quotes

Among other possibilities, money was invented to make it possible for a foolish man to control wise men; a weak man, strong men; a child, old men; an ignorant man, knowledgeable men; and for a dwarf to control giants.

If your story is not inspiring you, it’s time to change it.

An intelligent hell would be better than a stupid paradise.

We must plant trees, grow gardens instead of lawns, ride bicycles when we can and support responsible local businesses over big brands.

I understand that your brain is large and perpetually at war with itself

Don't be scared to be intelligent. Knowledge is sexy and powerful.

You do not have to be beautiful.You do not even have to be intelligent.All you have to do is practice kindness,for that is our purpose.

Audiences are craving intricate and intelligent stories that keep them on the edge of their seats.

No matter how smart YOU THINK you are or how smart others THINK that you are, you're never going to be somewhere OR someone you're not. _nickc

Just be kind to be wise and to be intelligent.

People who are not blessed with the ability to make others laugh compensate for that by saying (or trying to say) things that are profound.

Pick a leader who will make their citizens proud. One who will stir the hearts of the people, so that the sons and daughters of a given nation strive to emulate their leader's greatness. Only then will a nation be truly great, when a leader inspires and produces citizens worthy of becoming future leaders, honorable decision makers and peacemakers. And in these times, a great leader must be extremely brave. Their leadership must be steered only by their conscience, not a bribe.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction.

Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.

Intelligent people know they are intelligent. They also know that one person cannot know all, hence a person is not stupid simply because he is ignorant of one thing or another. They know that, to another intelligent person, they will not appear stupid in asking for an explanation of what they do not know, and so their ignorance on any particular issue does not become an embarrassment.

Sometimes, the most brilliant and intelligent minds do not shine in standardized tests because they do not have standardized minds.

I say, sir, that you can never make an intelligent judgment without evidence.

Genius is talent set on fire.

Every penny that has always been earned with integrity by a person to lead life with a real simplicity has only perhaps helped to serve Almighty & protect and preserve humanity in the society.

I disapprove of matrimony as a matter of principle.... Why should any independent, intelligent female choose to subject herself to the whims and tyrannies of a husband? I assure you, I have yet to meet a man as sensible as myself! (Amelia Peabody)

Textbook intelligence is not true intelligence. It only marks a man good at memorization.

I have seen many phases of life; I have moved in imperial circles, I have been a Minister of State; but if I had to live my life again, I would always remain in my laboratory, for the greatest joy of my life has been to accomplish original scientific work, and, next to that, to lecture to a set of intelligent students.

All you need is a little hope in order cope in times of failure, and be able to try again with a better intelligence for excellence!

The expectation of intelligent gossip is a powerful motive for serious self-criticism, more powerful than New Year resolutions to improve one's decision making at work and at home.

And don’t forget, if you are very intelligent but load yourself with bad characters, nobody will follow you.

He was one of those who are not born handsome, but develop charming features with age by continuously engaging their brains with intelligent thoughts.