Marilyn vos Savant

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.

Marilyn vos Savant

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

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to cite three good qualities of every relative or acquaintance that you dislike.

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to confide your innermost secrets to your mother and your innermost fears to your father.

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to correctly pronounce the words you would like to speak and have excellent spoken grammar.

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to decline a date so gracefully that the person isn’t embarrassed that he or she asked.

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to defend your arguments in a rational way. Otherwise, all you have is an opinion.

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to describe anything visual, such as a street scene, in words that convey your meaning.

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to draw an illustration as least well enough to get your point across to another person.

Marilyn vos Savant

Be able to live alone, even if you don’t want to and think you will never find it necessary.

Marilyn vos Savant