intellectual n. One who exercises intellect, the
doctrine that knowledge is the product of pure reason; rationalism rather
than emotionalism.
An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary
to tell more than he knows.
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower
 Not
me, Ike. I don't take more words than necessary to tell more than
I know. Here's what I know:
One might speak of an intelligent dog but never
an intellectual one.
Maybe I should stop right there. Naah.
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Intelligence implies the ability to cope with novel situations
and new problems, to apply what is learned from experience, and to use
the power of reasoning and inference effectively as a guide to behavior.
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Intellect extends beyond learning and reasoning to a capacity
for reflection and understanding. Intellectuals enjoy the ability
to think abstractly.
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Intelligence acquires facts then manipulates knowledge.
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Intellect observes relationships then contemplates ideas.
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A curious candlepower -- from dim to bright to brilliant
-- calibrates intelligence.
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More is better, when it comes to wealth and intelligence.
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Better is better, when it comes to looks and intellect.
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It's always OK to be intelligent.
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Being an intellectual is another matter.
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No more words from me on this subject, that's for sure. |