"Email, instant messaging, and cell phones give us fabulous communication ability, but because we live and work in our own little worlds, that communication is totally disorganized."
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Marilyn vos Savant, born on August 11, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, is celebrated for her extraordinary intelligence, having been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records under "Highest IQ" for several years. A prolific author and columnist, she gained widespread recognition through her "Ask Marilyn" column in Parade magazine, where she tackled complex puzzles and philosophical questions with clarity and wit. Vos Savant's legacy extends beyond mere numbers; she advocates for critical thinking and the importance of nurturing intellectual curiosity in everyday life.
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"What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom 'to' and freedom 'from.'"
Marilyn vos Savant"Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not extend to wallpapering."
Marilyn vos Savant"A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night."
Marilyn vos Savant"Skill is successfully walking a tightrope between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. Intelligence is not trying."
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"The chess player who develops the ability to play two dozen boards at a time will benefit from learning to compress his or her analysis into less time."
Marilyn vos Savant"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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