He was known for his bright intellect, his composure, and his innate courage.
The trouble is that the theory is the child of fear, and that the apostles of fear chose their brightest intellects to make it the child of reason.
Besides jurisprudence, Wilhelm studied classical philology with Christian Gottlieb Heyne, natural science with Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (who counted him "among the brightest intellects" he had ever met), and immersed himself deeply in the study of the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
A generation ago the kind of students who entered science fairs were considered nerds -- preternaturally bright kids whose ardent intellects, moire-patterned wardrobes and clueless social instincts put them outside the adolescent mainstream.
Her warmth, vibrancy and intellect-a bright star for her whole, long life.
But when you think of our intellects, even the brightest chimp looks like a very small child".
Interviewers tried to identify bright, creative, personable people; assessed intellect, quantitative skills, and drive; and tested candidates' ability to adjust to different audiences.
Hannah is always thinking about how things around her make her feel about herself - and the trick here is that it's actually the opposite of the narcissism she is sometimes branded with - because the bright light of Lena Dunham's intellect questions everything.
Shining the bright beam of his oratory and intellect across Labour's decade in power, Tony Blair yesterday astounded his party with a speech that impressively illuminated New Labour's achievements while leaving its weaknesses and failures in the shadows.
A few weeks into her first university year, I watch my daughter find a new circle of bright and caring friends, stretch her mind and challenge her intellect.
Lady Morris describes Lord Adonis as "very bright, and very personable - he has a formidable intellect.
