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    The growth of the intellect is spontaneous in every expansion.
    The mind that grows could not predict the times, the means, the
    mode of that spontaneity. God enters by a private door into
    every individual.

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Some minds are like concrete: thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

Some minds are like concrete: thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

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'Tis good-will makes intelligence.

'Tis good-will makes intelligence.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Intellect Quotes,
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In short, intelligence, considered in what seems to be its
original feature, is the faculty of manufacturing artificial
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In short, intelligence, considered in what seems to be its
original feature, is the faculty of manufacturing artificial
objects, especially tools to make tools, and of indefinitely
urging the manufacture.

by Henri Louis Bergson Found in: Intellect Quotes,
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Instinct perfected is a faculty of using and even constructing
organized instruments; intelligence perfected is the faculty of
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Instinct perfected is a faculty of using and even constructing
organized instruments; intelligence perfected is the faculty of
making and using unorganized instruments.

by Henri Louis Bergson Found in: Intellect Quotes,
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The march of intellect.

The march of intellect.

by Robert Southey Found in: Intellect Quotes,
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The hand that follows intellect can achieve.

The hand that follows intellect can achieve.

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Glorious indeed is the world of God around us, but more glorious
the world of God within us. There read more

Glorious indeed is the world of God around us, but more glorious
the world of God within us. There lies the Land of Song; there
lies the poet's native land.

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Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide

by Napoleon Bonaparte Found in: Intellect Quotes,
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Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius-- and a read more

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius-- and a lot of courage- -to move in the opposite direction.

by E. F. Schumacher Found in: Intellect Quotes,
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