Intelligence Quotes

3172 quotes by 1911 authors

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. — Daniel J. Boorstin
I'm in awe of the universe, but I don't necessarily believe there's an intelligence or agent behind it. I do have a passion for the… — David Bowie
If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be… — Ray Bradbury
Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good. — Bertolt Brecht
While the intelligence profession oftentimes demands secrecy, it is critically important that there be a full and open discourse on intelligence matters with the appropriate… — John O. Brennan
We will use all lawful tools at our disposal, and that includes authorities under the renewed PATRIOT Act. We firmly believe that our intelligence gathering… — John O. Brennan
We are in this business, whether it be intelligence or the government, to protect freedom, democracy and liberty, not to violate that. — John O. Brennan
As a former career intelligence professional, I have a profound appreciation for the value of intelligence. Intelligence disrupts terrorist plots and thwarts attacks. Intelligence saves… — John O. Brennan
I will not, nor will I ever, publicly divulge sensitive intelligence sources and methods. For when that happens, our national security is endangered and lives… — John O. Brennan
Simply stated, the need for accurate intelligence and prescient analysis from CIA has never been greater than it is in 2013 - or than it… — John O. Brennan
Don't worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you'll have to ram them down people's throats. — Howard Aiken
Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so. — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense. — Helen Gurley Brown
We carry within us the wonders we seek without us. — Thomas Browne
I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said. — William F. Buckley, Jr.
Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way. — Charles Bukowski
A novelist should not be too intelligent either, although... he may be permitted to be an intellectual. — Anthony Burgess
Imagination is but another name for super intelligence. — Edgar Rice Burroughs
Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart. — Alan Alda
I think the sexiest thing on anybody is intelligence. I respect somebody who has a brain and wants to use it more than a pretty… — Sophia Bush

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