Some of the most intelligent people I've met in my life are priests and pastors; now, a lot of them aren't that, though. Some of the most sanctimonious and hypocritical people I've met are priests and pastors, also.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
But, actually, so many of the clerics that I've met, particularly the Church of England clerics, are people of such extraordinary smugness and arrogance and conceitedness who are extraordinarily presumptuous about the significance of their position in society.
I guess I'm interested in people who are very sophisticated in intellectual ways, while being completely off the mark in emotional ones, with these huge blind spots in terms of their own behavior.
Many sophisticated, intelligent people lack wisdom and common sense.
There is a tendency of people to try to make you believe only a few people are smart. As a brain surgeon, I know better than that.
I have surrounded myself with very smart people.
I've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have.
I think Jews are the smartest people in the world.
I have nothing against priests. In fact, I tried for a time to be one... It should be clear, then, that I respect, and am often fond of, the many priests in my life.
Whatever flaws or personal failings afflict them, it remains the case that the overwhelming majority of priests and politicians are honourable and honest - seeking to live out their beliefs and serve society.
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.