Savant Quotes

“Part of the function of memory is to forget; the omni-retentive mind will break down and produce at best an idiot savant who can recite a telephone book, and at worst a person to whom every grudge and slight is as yesterday's.”

“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.”