Clear Quote by Jacques Barzun

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

— Richard Reeves

Intellect is resented as a form of power or privilege.

— Richard Hofstadter

“The pride in intellect, or rather in the supremacy of the mind, is not restricted to those engaged in intellectual pursuits but is a…

— Karen Horney

It is the nature of intellect to strive to improve in intellectual power.

— Hosea Ballou

To me, being an intellectual doesn't mean knowing about intellectual issues; it means taking pleasure in them.

— Jacob Bronowski

“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

Occasionally, you will be given the chance to be either intellectual or pleasant. Leave being intellectual to others.

— Ernie J Zelinski

Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Intelligencecall it intellectual capacityalone can be helpless in a situation where knowledge or experience is required.

— Gordon R Dickson

Intellect is void of affection and sees an object as it stands in the light of science, cool and disengaged. The intellect goes out…

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

“As I observe the lives of great individuals, I sense that the capacity of the brain is seemingly infinite. Wise men can become even…

— Russell M. Nelson

Training the intellect does not result in intelligence. Intelligence comes into being when one acts in perfect harmony, both intellectually and emotionally.

— Jiddu Krishnamurti