Who said “One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely…”?

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It's credited to William Feather, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.”
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APA

“One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.” [Quotation attributed to William Feather]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20971-one-of-the-indictments-of-civilizations-is-that/

MLA

“One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.” Attributed to William Feather. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20971-one-of-the-indictments-of-civilizations-is-that/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.” Attributed to William Feather. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20971-one-of-the-indictments-of-civilizations-is-that/.