"There is a common misconception that intelligence is synonymous with IQ. "Intelligence Quotient" or IQ was originally built to predict the academic aptitude of schoolchildren, and is nothing more than a measure of the skills needed for academic success. Intelligence, however, is a much broader concept that encompasses a person's level of skill for any of a number of subjects."

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Justin Menkes

#Common Quotes #Academic Quotes #Misconception Quotes

“I think I developed a culture of healthy skepticism of claims of certainty on any side of the aisle. A sort of boldness in using economics no matter where it leads you in political circles, you know, rather than worrying about being left-wing or right-wing or biased or this or that.”
“It is the compelling power of great thoughts and ideas to engender phrases of equal size.”
“I have been doing 120 miles a week, when normally I would do about 140.”
“A relationship is hard in and of itself. And having kids is really hard work, but I think it's really meaningful, as is a relationship. But they all take work.”
“The biggest rap on me is that I don't find a Watergate every couple of years. Well, Watergate was unique. It's not something Carl Bernstein, I, or the Washington Post caused.”
“When you ainâ€™t got no money, you got the blues.”
“Teachers all over the nation are doing the job they are asked to do, but one they are not really prepared to do. To teach volleyball as a physical activity that is also a positive experience. If you care about volleyball, help these teachers have fun and learn more of this great game. Teach the teachers.”
“Rachel, you take her,â€ my mother said, clearly uncomfortable. â€œShe might like you.â€ â€œNo. Mom, no!â€ I protested, but it was my mother we were talking about, and it was either take the baby or have her hit the floor.”

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