Intelligence Quote by Alan Alda
“Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement address, University of Southern California, 2015
Intelligence is valuable, but wisdom—judgment and insight—outweighs raw cleverness.
In simple terms: Being wise is better than being smart.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize wisdom over mere cleverness.
Themes
wisdom
intelligence
humility
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- leadership
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
critical thinking
experience
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen wisdom over intellect?
- How can you develop wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom can be harder to quantify.
