Quotations about Intelligence
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Intelligence
As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.Here are some funny and poignant quotations about intelligence. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.
- "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
- "When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)
"I have nothing to declare except my genius." Oscar Wilde (Irish dramatist and poet, 1854-1900)
"Intelligence is like underwear. It's important to have, but it's not necessary to show it off." Anon
"Intelligence is knowing the right answer. *Wisdom*The trick*Stupidity* is knowing when to keep your mouth shut." Anon
"I'm so smart that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I'm saying." Oscar Wilde (Irish dramatist and poet, 1854-1900)
"Intelligence is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. *Wisdom*The trick*Stupidity* is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington (English humorist, 1941-2008)
I'm not smart. I *just wear glasses.*am just smarter than you.*am just rich.* Anon
"Intelligence is a very valuable thing, but it's not everything. And it's often overrated." David Lee Roth (American rock singer, 1954-)
Intelligence is the ability to *adapt to change.*do the Times crossword.*speak German.* Stephen Hawking (English theoretical physicist, 1942-)
"Intelligence is knowing how to take criticism; stupidity is thinking you're above it." Anon
"I'm not smart. I'm just good at guessing." Anon
"Intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in your mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." F. Scott Fitzgerald (American novelist, 1896-1940)
"Intelligence is the ability to make unexpected connections between seemingly unrelated things." Tim Harford (English economic journalist, 1973-)
Intelligence is the ability to recognize your own *stupidity.*mother.*failings.* Anon
"I'm not smart. I'm just well-read." Anon
"Intelligence is knowing when to *ask*scream*plead* for help." Anon
"Intelligence is the ability to make complex things simple." Albert Einstein (German-born theoretical physicist, 1879-1955)
"Intellectual: Someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger." Anon
"Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration." Thomas Alva Edison (American inventor, 1847-1931)
"Probably the greatest concentration of talent and genius in this house except for perhaps those times when Thomas Jefferson ate alone." John F. Kennedy (American President, 1917-63) at a White House dinner for Nobel prizewinners
'I think; therefore, I am' is the statement of an intellectual who *underrates toothaches.*doesn't think.*rocks, man!* Milan Kundera (Czech novelist, 1929-)
"No one in this world, so far as I know – and I have searched the records for years, and employed agents to help me – has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people." H. L. Mencken (American journalist and literary critic, 1880-1956)
"She does not understand the concept of Roman numerals. She thinks we just fought World War Eleven." Joan Rivers (American comedienne, 1933-)
"I know I've got a degree. Why does that mean I have to spend my life with intellectuals? I've got a life-saving certificate but I don't spend my evenings diving for a rubber brick with my pyjamas on." Victoria Wood (British writer and comedienne, 1953-)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Intelligence
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to intelligence. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Smart Fails: Hilarious Moments of Intelligent People Making Mistakes
- Share amusing stories of intelligent people making silly mistakes, highlighting the humor in the fact that even the smartest among us can have off moments.
- Quirky Genius: Funny Habits and Quirks of Highly Intelligent People
- Highlight some of the funniest habits and quirks of highly intelligent individuals, showcasing the unique and often amusing behaviors that come with high IQ.
- Humorous Quotes on Intelligence: Witty Reflections on Being Smart
- Explore humorous quotes and sayings about intelligence, emphasizing the wit and humor in reflections on what it means to be smart.
Serious Themes:
- The Nature of Intelligence: Understanding Different Types
- Discuss the various types of intelligence, such as emotional, logical, and creative intelligence, highlighting how each type contributes to overall cognitive ability.
- The Role of Intelligence in Success: Beyond IQ
- Address the role of intelligence in achieving success, emphasizing the importance of factors like emotional intelligence, perseverance, and adaptability alongside traditional IQ.
- Promoting Intellectual Growth: Strategies for Enhancing Intelligence
- Explore strategies for promoting intellectual growth, discussing methods such as continuous learning, critical thinking, and mental exercises that can enhance cognitive abilities.
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