Smart People Quotes

People can be really smart or have skills that are directly applicable, but if they don't really believe in it, then they are not going to really work hard.

I think the reason that a lot of people have to have a lot of people around is just about being smart and knowing what you want to talk about.

When smart people are nice, it's always terrifying, because I know they're taking in everything and thinking all kinds of smart and potentially judgmental things.

People that are really smart and that can learn new things can almost always find a role in the company as time goes on.

I'm not too sure if I have a very smart approach to revealing my life. Luckily, I doubt if many people really care about my life that much.

People ought to shop smart and really think about what they are buying.

I don't know if many people realize that Dolph Lundgren is a chemical engineer. He's not a dumb blond guy. This guy is smart and he's a martial artist.

People do have a - people, unlike politicians, are allowed to change their minds. People are allowed to look back and say, you know what, all things considered, I don't think that was the smart move.

If the people in Europe are SOOOOOO smart, how come so many of them can't seem to locate the deodorant, huh?

There is an alternative. It's an old alternative. It's not for everybody. It's only for people who are smart, limited market. It's enlightenment.

People are already p*ssed off at me because I'm athletic and beautiful; to be smart in addition to that... it's like, too much.

It's almost ingrained in people that, just like you can't be a smart model, you can't be a good-looking cook.

If you're going to lead people, you better know how to manipulate people, and you have to be pretty smart to be able to do that.

People wince when something is in bad taste. They laugh when it's funny. If it's too dirty or wrong, they won't laugh. But if it's a big, dirty, smart, funny laugh, they love it.

Well, I think that people are smart enough to understand the difference between a movie and real life.

I'm always surrounded by smart talented people. I had talented partners. Stan Latham for one. Talent scouts.

There are 3 things I look for when I hire people. Are they smart? Do they get things done? Do I want to spend a lot of time around them?

I'm interested in how people shoot because I have a very specific way of shooting and I'm fascinated by the way other people shoot films, particularly if they're smart and talented.

Belief is a wonderful way to pass the time until the facts come in.

If you play smart, you may achieve your target without using up all your resources.

There's a difference between being politically incorrect and boorish. And we've seen that line crossed a dozen times by smart people who've mistaken politics for punditry.

Why do smart people exist, if not to figure out convoluted problems?

They are 1% rich because they aren't 99% dumb

Questioning is important for breakthrough innovation that in future companies will have a CXO level Position that leads all the interesting innovation - CQO Chief Questioning Officer.

In pursuit of happiness, smart people often end up dumbing down themselves.

Now what?” he finally asked.Téa came to stand in the doorway of her office. “Nowwhat, what? Hey, is that you, Cal?”“Affirmative.”Affirmative? Was that the cutest or what?

Don't ever let anyone tell you that college is for smart people. College eats smart people alive.

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.'

Watching 'CSI: Miami' is like watching 'Teen Jeopardy!' or doing the crossword puzzle in 'People' magazine. It makes you feel smart even when you're not.

Some people survived the neolithic age by being brave, others by being cowardly and smart.

You have to trust the people who work with you and hire, but also listen to as many smart people as you can.

I've never met a funny person who wasn't smart. I've met a lot of dramatic people who were stupid. But I've never met a funny person who wasn't smart.

It's better to get smart than to get mad. I try not to get so insulted that I will not take advantage of an opportunity to persuade people to change their minds.