true intelligence goes far beyond IQ it requires sound judgement reason thinking and depth of character foolishness often masquerades as wisdom spewing fallacies that appeal to emotions rather than facts so what are the hallmarks of an intelligent mindset the stoic philosophers of ancient Greece and Rome provide invaluable guidance by avoiding certain types of unwise statements you demonstrate higher reasoning and maturity in this video we will explore 12 things truly intelligent people never say according to stoic wisdom by steering clear of these misguided notions you spare yourself embarrassment and cultivate credibility make sure you pay attention throughout
the duration of the video if you want to fully absorb this ancient wisdom and knowledge thank you all for watching and let's get started in 12 things that an intelligent person would never say reading books and acquiring knowledge should be a lifelong pursuit for any intelligent individual the hallmark of an intelligent mind is one that craves learning insight and growth someone who proudly proclaims they don't read likely lacks intellectual curiosity they are closing themselves off to the vast amount of knowledge and wisdom accumulated in books throughout history an intelligent person understands the power of books
how reading opens your mind to new ideas perspectives and experiences it exercises critical thinking skills and enhances empathy the act of reading itself builds focus concentration and memory intelligent people make reading a regular habit because they recognize its benefits they surround themselves with books on diverse topics and genres their shelves overflow with works by great thinkers and writers the intelligent know that every book holds potential value within its pages may look the next profound idea that alters their worldview self proclaimed non readers deny themselves this they limit their understanding of the world and ability to
engage in thoughtful discourse so you will never hear an intelligent person declare I don't read books they appreciate books too much to neglect this vital nourishment for their mind the hallmark of an intelligent mind is intellectual humility truly smart people are acutely aware of the vastness and complexity of human knowledge they understand there are limits to what one individual can know and comprehend an intelligent person recognizes how much they have yet to learn over the course of a lifetime even experts in their fields are cognizant of the gaps in their knowledge there are always new
discoveries being made new perspectives to consider and information evolving to assert you already know everything demonstrates over confidence and arrogance it shuts down curiosity and critical thinking intelligent people grasp that the learning process never ends they remain open and flexible in their thinking even if they possess expertise in a subject they know there are angles left unexplored there is nuance and context yet to be discovered the wise are comfortable admitting what they don't know it is a sign of confidence in their intelligence that they don't feel a need to pretend omniscience you will never catch
a truly intelligent person uttering the phrase I know everything their intellectual humility precludes such grandiose claims and the wise understand that mistakes are an integral part of the learning process growth comes from questioning testing ideas and sometimes failing intelligent individuals recognise that missteps teach them where they went wrong mistakes reveal gaps in their knowledge to address they provide useful data to analyze and improve upon theories rather than making excuses intelligent people examine their errors thoughtfully they gain insights that prevent repeating the same mistakes occasional mistakes keep intelligent minds sharp and agile continual success breeds complacency
while failure forces innovation intelligent individuals do not beat themselves up over inevitable mistakes they take responsibility and course correct the foolish cling to the notion of infallibility intelligent minds acknowledge that mistakes are stepping stones to wisdom the smartest know that to never make a mistake means you aren't pushing yourself intellectually so you'll never hear an intelligent person stubbornly insist I never make mistakes they are too rational to deny such an obvious truth true intelligence is incompatible with the smug attitude that one's own opinion reigns supreme no enlightened mind would ever adopt such a stubbornly close
minded view intelligent individuals understand that diverse perspectives are key to pursuing knowledge and grasping truth a defining trait of bright thinkers is their openness to opinions challenging their own the brightest among us proactively seek out fresh Vantage points to push the boundaries of their understanding they recognise the limits of relying solely on subjective personal experience different backgrounds inevitably shape how people interpret issues and events what seems reasonable to one may feel objectionable to another intelligent minds appreciate dissenting voices as an opportunity to reexamine their assumptions they believe vigorous but civil debate strengthens ideas and reveals
blind spots the foolish dismiss or ignore opinions that don't perfectly align with their own in contrast the wise are comfortable with the inherent messiness of synthesizing contradictory stances to find truth you'll never encounter a truly brilliant person arrogantly rejecting views that differ from their own for them diversity of thought is a precious resource for gaining a richer nuanced comprehension of complex matters truly enlightened minds understand the power of listening intelligent people recognize that actively engaging with others perspectives fundamentally expands their own thinking and worldview the wise know they cannot experience everything firsthand listening gives them
access to diverse Vantage points beyond their individual lens bright individuals appreciate interacting with those who approach issues differently than they do listening challenges assumptions exposes blind spots and reveals gaps in knowledge the brightest listen not just to gather data but with empathy and openness to deeply comprehend different experiences thoughtful questions allow them to delve into the nuance and context shaping others beliefs in this way intelligent people constantly enrich their wisdom and remain flexible in their thinking lesser minds dominate conversations to pedal their own opinions or tune out views that don't perfectly align you would never
encounter an enlightened thinker who doesn't eagerly listen as much as they speak for them listening is an indispensable tool for broadening their understanding of the intricately complex world an enlightened mind is the recognition that the quest for growth and learning never ends there is no Pinnacle or final stop on the path of self improvement even after achieving mastery of particular skills or bodies of knowledge intelligent individuals understand the need to continue expanding their capabilities experts in their fields constantly work to build upon their talents by developing new competencies and ideas the most brilliant thinkers have
an eternal beginner's mindset no matter how much acclaim or success they have attained they remain dedicated students for life intelligent people know the perils of complacency and guard against self satisfaction leading to stagnation true wisdom requires maintaining the humility to acknowledge one's limitations and areas for potential expansion the enlightened are continually asking themselves what more can I learn how can I further refine my abilities and thinking what insights remain undeveloped in contrast lesser minds may believe they have nothing left to learn at some arbitrary point but you would never encounter a genuinely brilliant person who
is not actively pushing themselves to grow every single day for the highly intelligent the journey of learning and self improvement extends without a conclusively final stop there is always another level of understanding or mastery for them to strive for brilliant minds recognise that valuable insights can emerge from unexpected sources knowledge and deeper comprehension do not reside exclusively within textbooks academics or societal authorities the hallmark of an intelligent thinker is intellectual humility the wise stay open to learning from any situation or person regardless of status intelligent people listen attentively to the unconventional wisdom of a child
as much as the seasoned perspective of an elder humility allows them to find lessons within casual conversations and chance encounters even mundane moments reveal hidden insights to those ready to learn with discernment and curiosity intelligent individuals absorb useful knowledge from nearly every interaction unlike rigid and complacent minds enlightened thinkers never close themselves off from potential wisdom at no point do they stubbornly insist no one can teach them anything new under the sun on the country the brightest maintain a beginner's mindset indefinitely for them the drive to understand keeps the mind receptive to insights from previously
unconsidered sources intelligent people recognize remaining teachable is central to their ongoing enlightenment your idea is stupid is a dismissive statement no intelligent person would utter the wise understand ideas should be evaluated on their merits not rejected based on knee jerk reactions intelligent minds recognize that every perspective deserves careful consideration before passing judgment even unconventional concepts may contain kernels of wisdom if examined open mindedly intelligent people explore and constructively critique ideas to understand how they could be refined or find proper contexts for application even if they disagree with a suggestion the wise critique the concept not
the person they focus on eliciting insights through thoughtful dialogue not attacking egos the foolish arrogantly reject ideas that don't immediately resonate with their thinking you'll never hear an intelligent person rudely dismiss an idea as stupid they intuitively know that derisive language stifles creative thought and shuts down productive discussion intelligent people guide conversations in a way that draws out valuable insights even from what initially seems dubious they appreciate that everyone thinks differently and look for the potential hidden within diverse perspectives true intelligence recognizes the limits of individual perception enlightened minds understand no one has an absolute
monopoly on truth the wise are cognizant of their own fallability even the brightest intellects know that comprehension is constrained by subjective biases and limited personal experience intelligent thinkers are willing to question their own conclusions when faced with compelling counter evidence if shown to be mistaken by facts the wise readily update their positions they prioritize truth over protecting their ego enlightened individuals actively seek out opposing views to pressure test their reasoning even confident in their reasoning they listen to contrary perspectives with an open mind you'll never find an intelligent person stubbornly insisting they alone are always
right the whole Mark of the wise is receptivity to being proven wrong through rigorous discourse for enlightened minds letting go of falsehoods is a victory not a threat it represents progress on the endless path toward deeper truth individual viewpoints are coloured by a multitude of subjective factors upbringing culture personal experiences and more this cognitive diversity is the reality of our human condition rather than aiming for homogenous conformity the wise respect differences of opinion as inherent expressions of humanity's rich tapestry they value balance discourse over accord enlightened minds are comfortable sitting with nuance and tension between
competing visions intelligent people see disagreement as an opportunity not a defect they use conflicting viewpoints for constructive dialogue not coercion skilled thinkers elicit insights by urging others to pressure test their reasoning not parrot their conclusions you'll never find an intelligent person arrogantly insisting their perspective alone is valid the enlightened don't expect universal alignment with their views for them diversity of thought is a resource for gaining a more complete understanding not a call for conformity intelligent minds celebrate multiplicities of interpretation in the collaborative pursuit of truth being open and adaptable is a hallmark of an intelligent
person while having strong convictions can be admirable refusing to ever consider new perspectives or information is a sign of a closed mind the smartest among us let reason and evidence guide their beliefs not sheer stubbornness intelligent people understand that changing your mind in light of new facts is not a sign of weakness but rather an indication that you are willing to let go of ego and evolve your thinking as the stoic philosopher Seneca stated it is the sign of a great mind to entertain a thought without accepting it an intelligent person entertains the possibility that
they may be wrong and welcomes having their beliefs challenged they don't dig in their heels when presented with counter evidence if someone makes a convincing case that contradicts their current position they allow that new information to shape and refine their perspective while consistency can be virtuous blind obstinacy in the face of new data is foolishness intelligent individuals know that letting go of preconceived notions in favour of truth is a sign of wisdom as Seneca also said fools are unwilling to appear as if their minds are changeable so be open and remain receptive to evolving your
thinking when merited don't let ego trap you into refusing to change your mind while possessing high intelligence can be advantageous truly wise people understand that it does not inherently make them better human beings there are many other important virtues like empathy kindness and integrity that reveal far more about someone's character and humanity IQ is simply a measure of certain cognitive abilities it reveals nothing about the content of one's character some of history's worst figures possessed high intelligence paired with low morals the goal of true education should be to develop both intellect and admirable character rather
than becoming arrogant intelligent people use their mental gifts to try to understand others and make the world a bit better they are often humble realizing how much they still have to learn truly intelligent people don't need to put others down to feel strong they realize that every human being has inherent worth and meets life's challenges in their own way measuring our comparative intelligence breeds disunity and contempt those who are happiest are typically those who do the most for others so while intellectual firepower can be useful never forget that wisdom empathy and integrity matter far more
don't let a high IQ inflate your ego stay humble and focus on being the best human being you can be not the most intelligent by avoiding these misguided statements you demonstrate discernment discretion and maturity in your speech and thinking I hope you found this video enlightening apply these stoic principles to communicate judiciously and influence others ethically let wisdom not ego guide your words if you enjoyed this video please like and subscribe to support the channel I really appreciate it feel free to share this video with others who you think may benefit from stoic perspectives on
intelligence and speech the ancient Stoics have so much valuable guidance to offer us today if we take the time to listen I'll be covering more of their practical wisdom in future videos so make sure to stick around and keep learning how to live better until next time thanks for watching and may you have the courage to speak wisely and the insight to remain silent when needed a tranquil mind and virtuous character begin with the words you choose
