You're who you think you are, even if you never admit it to yourself or to anyone else. You may be in the worst position to judge, but you're in the best position to know.

Know the official post office abbreviations for all 50 states without having to consult a list.

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.

Be able to notice all the confusion between fact and opinion that appears in the news

You can't be wise without being intelligent, but you certainly can be intelligent without being wise.

Know how to behave at a buffet. Take a clean plate for a second helping.

Ultimately, our future is like a mirror. Whenever we face it, it always reflects what we left behind.