198 Quotes by Marilyn Vos Savant

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

The squeaky wheel may get the most oil, but it’s also the first to be replaced.

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

If you’re wondering if you’re dreaming, you’re dreaming.

Just because you’re unemployed doesn’t mean you’re not doing anything useful. You are, for example, at least keeping your mother-in-law’s wit sharp.

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.

One cannot inherit a talent for the violin – there are no violins in nature. Instead, one must be motivated, able to benefit from practice, and persevering.

When our spelling is perfect, it’s invisible. But when it’s flawed, it prompts strong negative associations.

Common sense comes from experience, and kids need to fail as well as succeed in order to learn it. It’s difficult to develop common sense when you spend a lot of time in your room where nothing much happens.