"Intellectual anecdotes, collected and commented by Boris Akunin" is a book that opens the world of deep and witty sayings that reveal the humorous component of the human mind. The author, the famous Russian writer and historian Boris Akunin, collects the most interesting anecdotes from different countries and eras in his book, giving them a new intellectual sound through his own comments and conclusions. Readers will find in this book not only a source of fun, but also material for thinking about life situations, deep problems of society and the psychology of interpersonal relations. "Intellectual anecdotes" will be an excellent addition to the library of every lover of deep humor and philosophical reflections.