What is the essence of America? The essence of America is finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom "to" and freedom "from."

Teens think listening to music helps them concentrate. It doesn't. It relieves them of the boredom that concentration on homework induces.

Know how to behave at a fine restaurant, which is a telltale measure of social maturity.

The only real meaning in life can be found in a good man. And maybe Paris. Preferably the two together.

A fool is someone whose pencil wears out before its eraser does.

Know how to effectively voice a complaint or make a claim at a retail store.

Multi-tasking arises out of distraction itself.