"I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence." ― William F. Buckley, Jr. Topic(s): Intelligence More From William F. Buckley, Jr. "I won’t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." "I’d rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory than to the faculty of Harvard University." "The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry." More In Intelligence "Intelligence is enormously sexy."― Frank Langella "To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect."― Oscar Wilde "But our society does not grant nontraditional forms of intelligence equal recognition, no matter how much it would help us get along or truly enrich our lives."― Joan D. Vinge