Intelligence Quote by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

“An intellectual is some one who isn't exactly distinguished by his intellect. He claims that label to compensates for his inadequacies.”

— Carlos Ruiz Zafón

To label me an intellectual is a misunderstanding of what that is.

— Dick Cavett

“My favourite definition of an intellectual: 'Someone who has been educated beyond his/her intelligence. [ Sources and Acknowledgements : Chapter 19]”

— Arthur C. Clarke

An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows.

— Dwight D. Eisenhower

My favorite definition of an intellectual: 'Someone who has been educated beyond his/her intelligence'.

— Arthur C. Clarke

The intellectual is an individual with a specific public role in society that cannot be reduced simply to . . a faceless professional.

— Noam Chomsky

An intellectual is someone who avoids the mundane by lowering his handicap.

— Richard Reeves

“Being an intellectual among intellectuals means nothing. There must be more.”

— Darnell Lamont Walker

An intellectual may be defined as a man who speaks with general authority about a subject on which he has no particular competence.

— Irving Kristol

One of the categories of people I don't like much are intellectuals. People say, 'Oh, you're an intellectual,' and I say, 'No!' What is…

— Paul Johnson

“The intellectual is not defined by professional pursuit and type of occupation. Nor are good upbringing and a good family enough in themselves to…

— Alexander Solschenizyn