- Nov 07, 2020
Smart Quotes
On sharp minds, quick wit, and looking clever.
This set leans playful and observational, from a comedian describing brilliant college roommates to a dry one-liner about thrones and humility. For related wit, see Like.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Devote
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- Nov 07, 2020
Primates are super smart and organized just enough to devote their free time to being miserable to each other and stressing each other out.
- Look
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- Nov 07, 2020
If you're a gazelle, you don't have a very complex emotional life, despite being a social species. But primates are just smart enough that they can think their bodies into working differently. It's not until you get to primates that you get things that look like depression.
- Matter
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- Nov 07, 2020
Even with the best of intentions, even when they're very smart and knowledgeable - as opposed to George W., who is neither - it doesn't seem to matter.
- Long
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was proud of 'House, MD,' and I think it was good for what it was and remarkably smart for a television show. I loved Hugh Laurie and was proud to be by his side that long and to be trusted by him.
- Codes
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- Nov 07, 2020
As the world's 'most dynamic' cities seek to manage their own urban growth, American state and local officials have much to offer. Our mayors can share their experiences in urban design, clean energy projects, Smart Grids, codes for energy efficient buildings, transportation safety, and innovative environmental solutions.
- Imagination
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- Nov 07, 2020
From the boys' point of view, scouting puts them into fraternity-gangs, which is their natural organisation, whether for games, mischief, or loafing; it gives them a smart dress and equipments; it appeals to their imagination and romance; and it engages them in an active, open-air life.
- Friend
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- Nov 07, 2020
Somewhere in my callow, misspent youth, I was smart enough to marry my best friend.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have only a couple friends, but I've known them since, like, you know, fourth grade or something. I've never changed anything about my little group of friends. I think if you're just smart, and you have the friends who care about you most, that's really all that matters.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a teacher, I've never seen anything like 'Harry Potter.' That's why I smart when people talk about the 'next' 'Harry Potter.' There is no 'next' 'Harry Potter.'
- Free
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- Nov 07, 2020
Traditional economics is based on imaginary creatures sometimes referred to as 'Homo economicus.' I call them Econs for short. Econs are amazingly smart and are free of emotion, distraction or self-control problems. Think Mr. Spock from 'Star Trek.'
- Matter
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- Nov 07, 2020