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

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

“Be able to back up a car for a considerable distance in a straight line and back out of a driveway.”

“Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not extend to wallpapering.”

“Know how to travel from your town to a nearby town without a car, either by bus or by rail.”

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

“Know how to garnish food so that it is more appealing to the eye and even more flavorful than before.”

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

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

“Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments.”

“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.”