We're members of a profession known for its intellect, and the more we remember that, the more we act like absolute pricks.
What it is for a finite mind to clearly and distinctly perceive X is for its intellect to have a clear and distinct idea of X and for its will to affirm X, but while the intellect is presenting this clear and distinct idea, the will cannot stop affirming it to turn its attention to something else.
Tom was known by all for his intellect, unbelievable sense of humor, generosity, and love of children.
He had such respect and love for womankind and its intellect, curiosity, awareness, talent and, yes, beauty, that it is hard not to be gobsmacked reading it.
Schill and others were skeptical at first, and they wondered whether "soft skills" had a place in a law school known for its deep intellect and demanding academics.
Yet I've always admired Doctor Who; not only for its values of intellect and empathy, but also for its often overlooked ability to explore deistic themes – both in the show and through the ardent devotion of fans.
Equality is not the opposite of intellect; it depends on intellect for its true realization.
It admired Nigel Lawson for his intellect, and it respects Mr Brown for the same reason.
At the highest level in Zen, its wisdom surpasses the intellect, for its accomplishment depends not on verbalization and speculation but on direct experience, and the highest attainment is the direct experience of enlightenment, called variously by different people because of historical, linguistic, cultural and other differences, such as return to God or unity with the Divine.
It's a deadly serious proposal, actually, and its author is a sixty-year-old English technocrat renowned for his intellect and his independence.
I thank you for all you taught me; for your compassion, kindness, humor, ever fascinating and hungry-for-more intellect.
