[DanielBMarkham]

Interestingly, Google has no references to that exact quote except for this conversation on HN.

Got it -- the end should read "more remote places"

Intelligence is like four-wheel drive. It only allows you to get stuck in more remote places

http://www.quote-feed.com/Quote/Quote31.htm

Sorry -- quote collector here :)

[stcredzero]

He's recycled that one, so several paraphrases may be valid. I won't claim my memory is accurate, however.