"So far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence." ― Bertrand Russell Topic(s): Intelligence More From Bertrand Russell "Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education." "Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind." "A sense of duty is useful in work but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not to be endured with patient resignation." More In Intelligence "All the intelligence and talent in the world can’t make a singer. The voice is a wild thing. It can’t be bred in captivity. It is a sport, like the silver fox. It happens."― Willa Cather "The intelligence of the lower forms of animal life, like a great deal of human intelligence, does not involve a self."― George H. Mead "God gives us intelligence to uncover the wonders of nature. Without the gift, nothing is possible."― James Clavell