Great minds think alike

Meaning: Intelligent people often reach the same conclusions.

Origin: English proverb from the 17th century, originally 'good wits jump.'

Translations

• French: Les grands esprits se rencontrent (literally: Great minds meet)
• Spanish: Las grandes mentes piensan igual (literally: Great minds think the same)
• Japanese: 偉人の考えは似ている (Ijin no kangae wa nite iru) (literally: The thoughts of great people are similar)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• Cross that bridge when you come to it — Deal with problems only when they arise.
• All roads lead to Rome — There are many ways to reach the same goal.
• You're never too old to learn — Learning is a lifelong process.
• There's no such thing as a free lunch — Everything has a hidden cost.
• Hope for the best, prepare for the worst — Optimism should be balanced with practical preparation.
• Don't make a mountain out of a molehill — Don't exaggerate small problems.

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