"Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms"
- Groucho Marx
About this Quote
Groucho Marx's quote "Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms" is a humorous method of explaining the apparent absence of intelligence in the armed force. He is indicating that the two ideas are equally special, and that the military is not known for its intelligence. This is a jab at the military's credibility for being rigid and inflexible, and for not having the ability to believe outside the box. It is also a criticism of the military's propensity to depend on out-of-date tactics and methods. By stating that military intelligence is a contradiction in terms, Groucho Marx is suggesting that the armed force is not efficient in making smart decisions. He is indicating that the military is not as smart as it must be, and that it needs to be more open up to new ideas and methods.
This quote is written / told by Groucho Marx between October 2, 1895 and August 19, 1977. She was a famous Comedian from USA.
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