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Famous Marilyn vos Savant Quotes
“Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not extend to wallpapering.”
“Know why certain foods, such as truffles, are expensive. It's not because they taste best.”
“Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service.”
“Know how to behave at a buffet. Take a clean plate for a second helping.”
“Know how to drive safely when it's raining or when it's snowing. The two conditions are different.”
“Know how to travel from your town to a nearby town without a car, either by bus or by rail.”
“Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments.”
“Know about the appeals process, especially in the case of the most serious crimes.”
“Know how to behave at a fine restaurant, which is a telltale measure of social maturity.”
“Know how to effectively voice a complaint or make a claim at a retail store.”
“Know how weather, especially humidity, can affect the movement of doors and windows.”
“Know how your representatives stand on major national or state issues.”
“Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.”
“Know the official post office abbreviations for all 50 states without having to consult a list.”
“Know what happens when an individual declares bankruptcy and how it affects his or her life.”
“Know which officials are voted into office and which are appointed, and by whom.”
“Attention-deficit disorders seem to abound in modern society, and we don't know the cause.”
“Be able to keep a secret or promise when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do.”
“Be able to recognize many of the major constellations and know the stories behind them”
“Know what to do if you feel faint or dizzy, especially if you might fall and hit your head.”