Mind Quote by Joseph Heller

“Clevinger was one of those people with lots of intelligence and no brains, and everyone knew it except those who soon found it out”

— Joseph Heller

In short, Clevinger was one of those people with lots of intelligence and no brains, and everyone knew it except those who soon found…

— Joseph Heller

A brilliant mind was never as clever as three average minds sniffing after something of interest.

— Robert Reed

“Clevinger was already on the way, half out of his chair with emotion, his eyes moist and his lips quivering and pale. As always…

— Joseph Heller

“Before the academy, Miri never had cause to wonder if a person was head smart or not. It seemed everyone was clever at something…

— Shannon Hale

He was one of those people with lots of intelligence but no brains

— Joseph Heller

“Was he smart? No, not exceptionally. Instead, he was a genius. His imaginative leaps were instinctive, unexpected, and at times magical. He was, indeed,…

— Walter Isaacson

I saw how greatly he suffered the requirement of being clever. It separated him from his soul, and it didn't get him anything other…

— Mark Helprin

As always occurred when he quarreled over principles in which he believed passionately, he would end up gasping furiously for air and blinking back…

— Joseph Heller

In the case of Elektra I really wasn't sure I could pull it off. There were so many intellectual leaps. My character, Stick, is…

— Terence Stamp

Stupid people like to delude themselves that while they may not be clever, they were at least able to compensate with feelings and insights…

— Stephen Fry

Genius is individual, scenius is communal.

— Brian Eno