Subject: Intelligence (Page 41)

Half of the American people have never read a newspaper; and half never voted for president… one hopes it is the same half.

(1925 – 2012) author, playwright, essayist & screenwriter

I always have trouble remembering three things: faces, names, and – I can't remember what the third thing is.

(1894 – 1956) American radio comedian

Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad.

Just imagine what he’ll be like when senility kicks in… if it hasn’t already.

English former football player & manager

The fools in this world make about as much trouble as the wicked do.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

April 1: The day we are reminded of what we are the other 364.

Take all the fools out of this world and there wouldn’t be any fun living in it, or profit.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Information is moving—you know, nightly news is one way, of course, but it's also moving through the blogosphere and through the Internets.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

A fool with a plan can beat a genius with no plan.

(1928 – 2019) American business magnate a&d financier

I want to be alone with my thought.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)

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

Brains are an asset to the woman in love who's smart enough to hide 'em.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

Why is it that nobody understands me and everybody likes me?

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

 It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything.

Oh, right! To call you stupid would be an insult to stupid people! I’ve known sheep that could outwit you. I’ve worn dresses with higher IQs!


Go back to what our founders and our founding documents meant – they’re quite clear –- that we would create law based on the God of the Bible and the Ten Commandments.

(1964 – ) U.S. governor (Alaska) commentator & author

When you become senile, you won't know it.

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

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

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

There is no such thing as an underestimate of average intelligence.

(1838 – 1918) journalist, historian, academic & novelist

My wife’s not too smart; I told her our kids were spoiled… she said, “all kids smell that way.”

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Nothing is ever accomplished by a reasonable man.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist