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Clever People Quotes

Sharp minds, said plainly.

These clever people quotes range from genuine admiration for sharp minds across the country to a wry jab at memoirists who claim implausibly detailed early memories. One speaker even suggests real cleverness lies in staying idle and letting events unfold on their own. For related wit, see our Pacific quotes.

The really clever people now want to be lawyers or journalists.

Quotes by A. N. Wilson

I've driven all through America and I know there are a lot of clever people between the coasts. But they have a slightly old-fashioned view of the world. Whereas New York is one of the most multicultural, multiracial, tolerant places...

Quotes by Robbie Coltrane

Honestly, I just assume that whatever is going to happen to me is going to happen. There it goes: someone is there, someone isn't there. This girl is here. This food is here. I think the clever people are the...

Quotes by Kevin Ayers

I wish I were one of those terribly clever people who, when they write their autobiographies, always say, when I was fifteen months old I distinctly remember my Aunt Fanny saying to me, etc.

Quotes by George Seaton

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these clever people quotes praise intelligence unconditionally?
Mostly, though one offers a playful counterpoint, suggesting the cleverest approach is actually doing very little.
Is there a quote poking fun at memoirs?
Yes, one jokes about writers who claim suspiciously vivid memories from toddlerhood in their autobiographies.
Are specific careers linked to clever people in this set?
Yes, one quote notes that many clever people today lean toward law or journalism.
Is there a geographic observation about clever people?
Yes, one speaker notes plenty of sharp minds exist across America, even with a somewhat old-fashioned worldview.
What tone do these clever people quotes generally take?
A mix of genuine admiration and light, self-aware humor about intelligence.

There's also a career-minded angle, noting that many clever people now gravitate toward law or journalism. Browse more sharp observations in our Modelling quotes.