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Marilyn vos Savant
Marilyn vos Savant is an American magazine columnist, author, and playwright who was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest recorded IQ. She wrote the long-running Parade magazine column 'Ask Marilyn', answering questions on logic, mathematics, and everyday problems.
Quotes: 3
Quotes by Marilyn vos Savant
From Setback to Comeback: Refusing Permanent Defeat
Marilyn vos Savant draws a sharp line: events knock us down; choices pin us there. A defeat is a data point in time; giving up is the binding decision that converts it into identity.
Created on: 8/28/2025
Success Comes from Developing Strengths, Not Eliminating Weaknesses - Marilyn vos Savant
This quote emphasizes the importance of identifying and cultivating one's strengths rather than spending excessive energy on trying to fix weaknesses. Success is more easily achieved by honing the skills and talents that...
Created on: 12/3/2024
To Acquire Knowledge, One Must Study; But to Acquire Wisdom, One Must Observe — Marilyn vos Savant
This quote highlights the distinction between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is something that can be learned through studying and information, whereas wisdom requires observation and life experience to truly understand...
Created on: 9/30/2024