Subject: Intelligence (Page 40)

The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Beliefs Intelligence Law Opinion

People will accept your idea much more readily if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first.

Ideas Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist
Characteristics Intelligence

The word “user” is the word used by the computer professional when they mean idiot.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist
Computers Intelligence Things

If idiots could fly, this would be an airport.

Insults Intelligence

He only had one idea and that was wrong.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author
Ideas Insults Intelligence

The short memories of American voters is what keeps our politicians in office.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Government Intelligence Memory Politicians

An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less.

(1862 – 1947) American educator
Intelligence

You ever drive around with an old person who knows where everything didn't used to be?

American stand-up comedian
Age Intelligence Memory Old

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain—and most fools do.

(1888 – 1955) American writer, lecturer & developer of self-improvement skills
Characteristics Communication Fools Intelligence

Other things being equal, it is better to be smart than to be stupid.

(1934 – 1996) American astronomer, astrophysicist & author
Intelligence Stupidity

If you run out of sound judgment, borrow.

(1919 – ) American sportswriter
Intelligence

Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense.

(1945 – 2010) American comedian & actor
Characteristics Honesty Intelligence

A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he’s talking about.

Intelligence

You’re not too smart, are you? I like that in a man.

(1954 – ) American actress
Intelligence TV/Movie Quotes

They couldn’t pour piss out of a boot if you wrote the instructions on the heel.

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

The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist
Ideas Intelligence

To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.

(1821 – 1880) French novelist
Emotions Happiness Stupidity

There are many inside dopes in politics and government.

Fools Government Intelligence Language Murphy’s Laws Politics

Help a man when he is in trouble and he will remember you when he is in trouble again.


Memory Murphy’s Laws People Problems Situations

Only a man who has loved a woman of genius can appreciate what happiness there is in loving a fool.

(1754 – 1838) French prime minister & diplomat
Fools Intelligence Marriage Men Women