To shut down a know-it-all, you must use logic and patience. People who think they know everything assume that you know nothing, so it’s important to stay confident. In every family or friend group, you have a pretentious personality. And to shut down a know-it-all, you must be willing to…
We know that nature is alive, but how alive is nature… really? Well, I bet you didn’t know that mushrooms could possibly foster intelligence. I once heard this disturbing statement about grass that gave me shivers. The smell emitted from grass when it’s being cut is how the grass blades…
Some of the brightest people happen to have insecurities and suffer from psychological complexes. Why does it happen? Wouldn’t it make more sense if all highly intelligent people were confident and successful? Yes, it would, but in reality, higher intellect often goes hand-in-hand with self-esteem issues. Let’s explore a few…
I am always baffled when I watch a reality show like America’s Got Talent and a contestant bounds onto the stage brimming with confidence. They then go on to showcase a truly appalling act. It’s not that the acts are so bad, it is the shock on their faces when the judges…
Have you ever met someone who is so in tune with their feelings and emotions and wondered where the heck they got their emotional intelligence skills? We’re here to answer that question. The level of emotional intelligence can vary from person to person and manifest differently depending on the individual…
Don’t under-estimate the power of pig intelligence. This animal can do much more than you’ve ever imagined and do it well. Unfortunately, most people never consider the intelligence of animals, especially those, I dare say, that are used for consumption or organs for human transplants. But what I am about…
There was once a time where people gave their views. Those were the intellectuals, the people with proven credentials who had specific knowledge on a subject. Now it seems that everyone’s opinion is valid. So has this given rise to the pseudo-intellectual and how are they different from smart people?…
Intelligence is subjective. There are many types of it, just as the perception of what makes someone smart varies from one person to another. The following quotes about intelligence, however, reveal universal truths most people will agree with. Some people get fascinated with erudition and theoretical knowledge. Others tend to…
There is no doubt that stupidity is a universal and timeless phenomenon. The below quotes about stupid people approach this fact in a unique way, making us laugh and think at the same time. We often say and hear from others that today’s people seem to be dumber than ever…
Is it better to be a wise person or an intelligent one? In other words, when it comes down to wisdom vs intelligence, which is more important? Before I even explore the question, I think it helps to understand the difference between wisdom and intelligence. “Any fool can know. The…
