Quotes from Marilyn vos Savant

Know why certain foods, such as truffles, are expensive. It's not because they taste best.

Attention-deficit disorders seem to abound in modern society, and we don't know the cause.

The difference between talking on your cell phone while driving and speaking with a passenger is huge. The person on the other end of the cell phone is chattering away, oblivious.

Know the difference between principles based on right or wrong vs. principles based on personal gain, and consider the basis of your own principles.

Multi-tasking arises out of distraction itself.

Know what to do if you feel faint or dizzy, especially if you might fall and hit your head.

Society needs people who can manage projects in addition to handling individual tasks.

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.

Relatively few of us will find the time-or take it-to live an ever enlarging life.

Know which officials are voted into office and which are appointed, and by whom.

Understand why casinos and racetracks stay in business - the gambler always loses over the long term.

Success may be the ability to be happy with whatever we're stuck with.

Know what happens when an individual declares bankruptcy and how it affects his or her life.

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 school.

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

Know how weather, especially humidity, can affect the movement of doors and windows.

Be able to keep a secret or promise when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do.

People who work crossword puzzles know that if they stop making progress, they should put the puzzle down for a while.

Know how to drive safely when it's raining or when it's snowing. The two conditions are different.

Be able to tell whether garments that look good on the hanger actually look good on you.

When you're in a good mood, bring up the past. When you're in a bad mood, stick to the present. And when you're not feeling emotional at all, it's time to talk about the future.

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

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

Experts say you can't concentrate on more than one task at a time.