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Marilyn vos Savant
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Marilyn vos Savant
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 11
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A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.
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Profit is what we have left after we make a donation to a worthwhile cause.
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Loving behavior contributes to the group at the expense of the individual. Competition contributes to the survival of the individual at the expense of the group. In the garden of life, some people are more like flowers, and other people are more like weeds.
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Ultimately, our future is like a mirror. Whenever we face it, it always reflects what we left behind.
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Know about the appeals process, especially in the case of the most serious crimes.
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