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Marilyn Vos Savant Quotes

Biography: Marilyn vos Savant is known for having the highest recorded IQ accordi... more Biography: Marilyn vos Savant is known for having the highest recorded IQ according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Born in 1946, she has written popular "Ask Marilyn" columns where she solves puzzles and answers questions on various topics, including the famous Monty Hall problem. She's also an author and lecturer. less

"Be able to notice when you're wrong and correct it, because either you have the fastest reflexes known to man, or you don't."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Learning

"An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Reflection, Critical thinking

"Being defeated is only a temporary condition, giving up makes it permanent."

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"Expertise is the mantra of the mediocre."

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"It's far better to foresee even without certainty than not to foresee at all."

Tags: Wisdom, Future, Insight, Decision making, Uncertainty

"It is much easier to suggest solutions when you don't know too much about the problem."

Tags: Understanding, Insight, Decision-making, Ignorance, Problem-solving

"A foolproof plan cannot be wise-proof."

Tags: Wisdom, Humor, Strategy, Intelligence, Irony

"The phrase "working mother" is redundant."

Tags: Society, Equality, Family, Parenting, Feminism

"Know how to listen and you will profit even from those who talk badly."

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"Directory assistance is basically the internet for the 90s."

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"The freedom to be yourself is a gift only you can give yourself."

Tags: Personal growth, Identity, Individuality, Authenticity, Inner strength

"Feeling is what you get for thinking the way you do."

Tags: Philosophy, Mindset, Perspective, Perception, Mental health

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

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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."

Tags: Personal growth, Wisdom, Life lessons, Education, Life philosophy

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

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