--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The intelligent altruists, though less…" description: "\"The intelligent altruists, though less altruistic than unintelligent altruists, will be fitter than both unintelligent altruists and selfish individual..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60b/anonymous-1_individual_the-intelligent-altruists-though-less-al_2109685.jpg" --- # The intelligent altruists, though less altruistic than… ![“The intelligent altruists, though less altruistic than unintelligent altruists, will be fitter than both unintelligent altruists and selfish individuals.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60b/anonymous-1_individual_the-intelligent-altruists-though-less-al_2109685.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60b/anonymous-1_individual_the-intelligent-altruists-though-less-al_2109685.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60b/anonymous-1_individual_the-intelligent-altruists-though-less-al_2109685.jpg) > “The intelligent altruists, though less altruistic than unintelligent altruists, will be fitter than both unintelligent altruists and selfish individuals.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Intelligent altruists, though less selfless than unintelligent ones, are more adaptable than both selfish and naive altruists. **In simple terms:** Smart altruism beats both selfishness and naive giving. Key Takeaway Strive for thoughtful, effective generosity. Themes altruism intelligence adaptability Mood analytical critical Type philosophical thought‑provoking When to use this quote - non‑profit leadership - policy design - community projects Key Concepts evolutionary psychology ethical strategy Questions to Reflect On - How can we measure the impact of altruism? - What safeguards prevent “smart” altruism from becoming self‑serving? 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