Yeah, even our “genius” gets it wrong – the opposite of “all owls are geniuses” is NOT “all owls are not geniuses”, it is either “not all owls are geniuses” or “some owls are not geniuses”.
There is a quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald which talks about this: “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” (from Aristotle?)
“Great minds think for themselves”
“Genius is being able to see things others miss. To think of things no one has thought of. To do things not even thought of before.”
But generally the cliche is true: The clearest mark of intelligence, even “genius,” is awareness of one’s limits and ignorance.
santa72404 over 5 years ago
Owls like Jiffy?
over 5 years ago
Seems like the owl has found himself in a jarring situation.
whataboytjiex2 over 5 years ago
Howard’ sidekick seems to be in a bit of a pickle!
Lyons Group, Inc. over 5 years ago
Howard: “Other owls are jerks. Take my distant cousin who do those eyeglass commercials”.
the lost wizard over 5 years ago
That wasn’t too Krafty.
Breadboard over 5 years ago
Every species has one…..
hariseldon59 over 5 years ago
‘Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?’
matzam Premium Member over 5 years ago
I love to singa …
ptvroman over 5 years ago
Yeah, even our “genius” gets it wrong – the opposite of “all owls are geniuses” is NOT “all owls are not geniuses”, it is either “not all owls are geniuses” or “some owls are not geniuses”.
HMunster over 5 years ago
Why are there three leaves on the branch in the last panel and only one in the first panel?
It’s FALL, so don’t say that they grew!
Al Nala over 5 years ago
There’s one in every bunch.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
There is a quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald which talks about this: “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” (from Aristotle?)
“Great minds think for themselves”
“Genius is being able to see things others miss. To think of things no one has thought of. To do things not even thought of before.”
But generally the cliche is true: The clearest mark of intelligence, even “genius,” is awareness of one’s limits and ignorance.
robert39503 over 5 years ago
JIF, there is no jiffy.