"I can’t tell you if genius is hereditary, because heaven has granted me no offspring." ― James Whistler Topic(s): Intelligence More From James Whistler "The rare few, who, early in life have rid themselves of the friendship of the many." "An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision." More In Intelligence "I rise today to discuss the National Intelligence Reform bill. I commend my colleagues in both Houses for their hard work in coming to an agreement. As with any conference, each voice is heard, but none can dominate and compromise must be achieved."― Ted Stevens "Policymakers have to make judgments based on the best intelligence they get."― Frank Carlucci "Yes; we have a specific procedure which we follow in all cases where the Agency is in contact, for the purposes of acquiring intelligence or whatever the case may be, with an individual."― Richard M. Helms