Marilyn vos Savant Quotes

American - Writer | August 11, 1946 -

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.

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Know where to find the sunrise and sunset times and note how the sky looks at those times, at least once.

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Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.

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Teens think listening to music helps them concentrate. It doesn't. It relieves them of the boredom that concentration on homework induces.

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Be able to analyze statistics, which can be used to support or undercut almost any argument.

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Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

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The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its depth.

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At first, I only laughed at myself. Then I noticed that life itself is amusing. I've been in a generally good mood ever since.

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Be able to cite three good qualities of every relative or acquaintance that you dislike.

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Be able to correctly pronounce the words you would like to speak and have excellent spoken grammar.

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A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.

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Be able to decline a date so gracefully that the person isn't embarrassed that he or she asked.

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