# The power of intelligence stems from our vast diversity, not from any single perfect… by Marvin Minsky > "The power of intelligence stems from our vast diversity, not from any single perfect principle." > **— Marvin Minsky**, *The Society of Mind (1987)* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: The Society of Mind (1987).