“Be able to go shopping for a bathing suit and not become depressed afterward.”
Marilyn Vos Savant“Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.”
Marilyn vos Savant“Be able to back up a car for a considerable distance in a straight line and back out of a driveway.”
Marilyn vos Savant“Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not extend to wallpapering.”
Marilyn vos Savant“Know how to travel from your town to a nearby town without a car, either by bus or by rail.”
Marilyn vos Savant“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.”
Marilyn vos Savant“Know how to garnish food so that it is more appealing to the eye and even more flavorful than before.”
Marilyn vos Savant“A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.”
Marilyn vos Savant“Teens think listening to music helps them concentrate. It doesn't. It relieves them of the boredom that concentration on homework induces.”
Marilyn vos Savant“Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments.”
Marilyn vos Savant“Email, instant messaging, and cell phones give us fabulous communication ability, but because we live and work in our own little worlds, that communication is totally disorganized.”
Marilyn vos Savant