Arthur C. ClarkeMy favourite definition of an intellectual: 'Someone who has been educated beyond his/her intelli
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An intellectual is a person who has the ability to think in an objective manner. An intellectual can come up with conclusions that are different from the general public because he or she has been able to think in an objective manner.
Source: 3001: The Final Odyssey
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