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87 quotes by Marilyn vos Savant

Marilyn vos Savant (/ˌvɒs səˈvɑːnt/; born August 11, 1946) is an American magazine columnist, author, lecturer, and playwright who rose to fame through her former listing in the Guinness Book of World Records under "Highest IQ." Since 1986 she has written "Ask Marilyn," a Parade magazine Sunday column where she solves puzzles and answers questions on various subjects.
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To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.

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

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

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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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Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs as alternatives to being an interesting person.

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When our spelling is perfect, it's invisible. But when it's flawed, it prompts strong negative associations.

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Email, instant messaging, and cell phones give us fabulous communication ability, but because we live and work in our own little worlds, that... →

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Be in the habit of experimenting with your clothing so that you don't get stuck for life with a self-image developed over the course of high... →

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

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

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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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