Intelligence Quotes

Anti-social behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists.

A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one's own ignorance.

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

It takes something more than intelligence to act intelligently.

The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.

Small minds are concerned with the extraordinary, great minds with the ordinary.

The sign of intelligence is that you are constantly wondering. Idiots are always dead sure about every damn thing they are doing in their life.

Here's an experiment: For one whole day think, speak, and act exactly as you would if you were absolutely convinced of the truth of the statements that God has all power and infinite intelligence, and that His nature is infinite goodness and love. To think in this manner all day will be the most difficult thing, because thought is so subtle. To speak in accordance with these truths will be easier, if you are vigilant. To act in accordance with them will be the easiest part, although it may require much in the way of moral courage.

When we no longer have good cooking in the world, we will have no literature, nor high and sharp intelligence, nor friendly gatherings, no social harmony.

Perhaps I really regard myself as an intelligent man only because throughout my entire life I've never been able to start or finish anything.

The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold. It is a fact that we are suffering from nihilism.

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are.

Those who know do not talk. Those who talk do not know.

What is art? It is not just nature, it is nurtured nature. It is intelligence applied to what physical ability you have.

Even when the experts all agree, they may well be mistaken.

I quit therapy because my analyst was trying to help me behind my back.

I now believe that the universe was brought into existence by an infinite Intelligence. I believe that this universe's intricate laws manifest what scientists have called the Mind of God. I believe that life and reproduction originate in a divine Source. Why do I believe this, given that I expounded and defended atheism for more than a half century? The short answer is this: this is the world picture, as I see it, that has emerged from modern science.

No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.

Be still and quiet, tune in with the Infinite Intelligence, and continue in right thought, right feeling, and right action, and you will arrive at your goal.

He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dulness in others.

Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's intelligence without the guidance of another.

Intelligence is the ability to avoid doing work, yet getting the work done.

This crime called blasphemy was invented by priests for the purpose of defending doctrines not able to take care of themselves.

The infinite intelligence of my subconscious mind reveals to me my true place in life.