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Human folk are as a matter of fact eager to find intelligence in a

Human folk are as a matter of fact eager to find intelligence in animals. – Edward Thorndike

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Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and behavior of animals including man. – Edward Thorndike

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Human beings are accustomed to think of intellect as the power of having and controlling ideas and of ability to learn as synonymous with ability to have ideas. But learning by having ideas is really one of the rare and isolated events in nature. – Edward Thorndike

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So, you know, I think that Democrats are being more successful in Congress and Im really going to be proud of the role I will play tomorrow as ranking Democrat on the Intelligence Committee when this bill passes. – Jane Harman

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When I see a dolphin, I know its just as smart as I am. – Don Van Vliet

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I think intelligence is totally subjective its like sexiness. – David Fincher

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I apologize for being obvious, but every time I watch the curtain come down on even a halfway decent production of a Shakespeare play I feel a little sorrowful that Ill never know the man, or any man of such warm intelligence. – Ian Mcewan

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