Subject: Intelligence (Page 10)

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.

(1817 – 1862) American author, poet, philosopher,, naturalist & historian

If you run out of sound judgment, borrow.

(1919 – ) American sportswriter

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

fictional character from the book series by A. A. Milne

Your head is as empty as a hermit's address book.

(1955 – ) English actor

Philosophy: Common sense in a dress suit.

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

This is an age in which one cannot find common sense without a search warrant.

(1941 – ) columnist, commentator & editor

There are more fools than wise men, and even in a wise man there is more folly than wisdom.

(1741 – 1794) French writer

A fool and his money is a friend indeed.

Brain: An apparatus with which we think we think.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

How did a fool and his money get together in the first place?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Too bad the only people who know how to run the country are busy driving cabs and cutting hair.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

The Cardinal is at his wit’s end; it is true… that he had not far to go.

(1788 – 1824) English poet

Fanaticism consists in redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.

(1863 – 1952) Spanish American philosopher, essayist, poet & novelist

When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other going in opposite directions.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

Look, I don’t know shit about shit but I know right from wrong!

(1967 – ) American actress & producer

Fools rush in… and get the best seats.

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

He had just about enough intelligence to open his mouth when he wanted to eat, but certainly no more.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist

Egotist: A conceited ass who thinks he knows as much as you do.

If you know you don't know much, you are smarter than most people.