Intelligence Quote by Henri Bergson
“Intelligence is the faculty of making artificial objects, especially tools to make tools.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Creative Evolution, 1907
Intelligence lies in creating tools, especially those that help build more tools.
In simple terms: Intelligence makes tools that make more tools.
Key Takeaway
Foster tool‑making mindsets.
Themes
innovation
tool‑making
meta‑cognition
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- engineering
- software development
- education
- research
Key Concepts
Recursive design
technological progress
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance tool use with creative thought?
- What are limits of recursive tool creation?
A Different Perspective
Tool reliance can limit original thinking.
