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Intelligent Quotes

On sharp minds, informed publics, and what intelligence really needs.

Several lines link good policy to an informed public, arguing that healthy debate depends on citizens who think critically. Read more in our Being quotes.

I grew up with four sisters - four very talented and intelligent sisters - and two parents that were very supportive of whatever we wanted to do.

Quotes by Daya

What we should really be thinking about is what it would look like for a truly intelligent technological species to be interacting with their planet's atmosphere.

Quotes by David Grinspoon

If I've ever regretted anything, it was putting all my eggs in one basket, holing up and kneeling at the altar of literature, instead of going out and at least reviewing, running around and trying to write for magazines. That...

Quotes by Cynthia Ozick

'The Living And The Dead' is one of those scripts that you read and are instantly compelled and engaged by. It's intelligent, chilling, and engrossing.

Quotes by Colin Morgan

'Intelligent Life' is kind of a companion piece to 'Safety Not Guaranteed.' Internally, it's a sci-fi romantic thriller.

Quotes by Colin Trevorrow

I love everything about Benedict Cumberbatch because he's so intelligent and talented.

Quotes by Cody Fern

It's the intelligent thing to be frugal.

Quotes by Chuck Feeney

I only sound intelligent when there's a good script writer around.

Quotes by Christian Bale

We can replace the big monitors in hospitals with intelligent, disposable plasters that you throw away after wearing for a couple of days.

Quotes by Chris Toumazou

Elvis Costello's song writing is so peerless and individualistic. It's storytelling and it's deeply intelligent and clever.

Quotes by Chip Esten

You want banks to take some risk, but intelligent risk.

Quotes by Charles Schwab

Bill Powell is the only intelligent actor I've ever met.

Quotes by Carole Lombard

Usually, the most intelligent player is a midfielder.

Quotes by Carlo Ancelotti

I think of myself as intelligent and strong and principled.

Quotes by Brittany Kaiser

John Lennon was very irreverent and very intelligent.

Quotes by Brenda Lee

We have built many of our systems with maps as the foundation. We are seeing that a lot of intelligent businesses are doing the same.

Quotes by Bhavish Aggarwal

Most of my fights are intelligent.

Quotes by Bernard Hopkins

Actually, I'm for football. But I'm for intelligent football that enhances us rather than football that steals away who we are.

Quotes by Bennet Omalu

You know, I'm fairly intelligent, but I don't think my grades reflected that.

Quotes by Barry Sanders

A novelist should not be too intelligent either, although... he may be permitted to be an intellectual.

Quotes by Anthony Burgess

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'intelligent' mean across this collection?
It covers both individual traits and collective ones — a call for an intelligent public to support an intelligent foreign policy in a democracy, alongside a personal claim about a whole generation being intelligent.
Is there a quote connecting intelligence to conversation?
Yes, one speaker says they're averse to incompetency and need mentally stimulating people and intelligent conversations — framing intelligence as something sought out socially, not just measured academically.
Why do people search for intelligent quotes?
They're a way to compliment someone's thinking, argue for smarter public discourse, or defend a group often underestimated. See related identity angles in Being quotes.
Does the collection touch on politics or policy?
One quote argues that an intelligent foreign policy requires an intelligent public because of how democracy works — presented as a general observation about the relationship between citizens and government, not a comment on any specific policy.
Is there anything lighter in this collection?
Yes — one line simply credits sci-fi fans as incredibly intelligent, a warmer, more affectionate use of the word than the political or philosophical lines nearby.

Others push back on stereotypes, defending communities like sci-fi fans as sharper than they're given credit for. Explore Design quotes for related themes.