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Intelligent people are the ones to remember because of their passion for knowledge and learning. Some of the most intelligent individuals of the twentieth century include Albert Einstein, Mohandas Gandhi and Winston Churchill. They made giant scientific, social and political leaps and their contributions to society have been much more valuable than money.

The ability to write good books comes from a sharp mind and creative personality. Take two examples, Stephen King and J.K. Rowling. These two authors have thrilled readers with their novels, and people continue to come back for more. It takes a keen sense to know what people are looking for in a book, and their stories are written with such amazing skill.

Being born into a wealthy family does have its perks. But, and I think you'll agree, money can be lost just as easily as it can be gained. Its value is never constant and the things you buy with it will lose value over time. Having fancy apartments and expensive cars is all well and good, but are people really going to remember you for that? After you die your money will most likely be passed on to somebody else, and who knows? That person could squander your fortune.

Having a conversation with an intelligent person is one of the most exciting and memorable experiences you could have. Discussing music, literature, films, cooking and history are the spice of life. Being intelligent keeps you mentally agile and being well informed has enormous benefits. People will want to talk you and find out what you're thinking, and you will seek out others for the same reason.

Intelligence in a sense is immortal when good people continue to use it in a positive way. Solving some of the world's big problems will take a great deal of intelligence and they won't go away just by throwing money at them.

I think if you are born into a rich family and have your life handed to you on a silver platter it's less likely you'll have any artistic or creative ambitions. While you are growing up you might be taught that money is the be all and end all of every situation.

Well, it isn't. It will buy an education and material goods but not common sense.

If you were the son or daughter of a wealthy family wouldn't you be a convenient target for kidnapping? Have you ever seen the film "Ransom" with Mel Gibson and Rene Russo? In it he played an airline tycoon who is married with a young boy. One day while they were in the park their son just disappeared. Gary Sinise played one of the kidnappers, who demanded a cash payment of two million dollars.

This movie was intense, and served as a chilling reminder of what can happen when you have lots of money.

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