Cliff Clavin

"Science is the study of things I already knew."

"Music is a universal language, though I speak it better than most."

"I have faith that someday people will recognize my true genius."

"A leader is someone who isn't afraid to correct others constantly."

"Work is just the time I spend between conversations."

"My dreams are of a world where everyone values knowledge as much as I do."

"Humor is best when it's at someone else's expense."

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I have the most refined eye."

"Death is just nature's way of making room for more Cliff Clavin stories."

"Perseverance means never giving up on trying to impress people."

"Gratitude is important, and people should be grateful for my presence."

"Creativity thrives when you have my level of imagination."

"Justice is when people finally admit I was right all along."

"Patience is a virtue, but not one I need to practice."

"Kindness means tolerating people who aren't as smart as you."

"Strength comes from the confidence of being absolutely certain about everything."

"Fear is something weak people experience when faced with their own ignorance."

"Power is having everyone hang on your every word."

"Money can't buy the kind of wisdom I possess."

"Health is maintained by keeping your mind sharp with constant mental exercise."

"Adventure awaits those brave enough to explore new conversational territories."

"Imagination is seeing possibilities that others miss, like I do."

"Technology is important, but nothing beats good old-fashioned pontificating."

"History shows that great minds are often underappreciated in their time."

"Philosophy is just common sense expressed in a more complicated way."

"Literature is best when you have the wit to understand my references."

"Politics would be better if more people had my level of analysis."

"War could be avoided if generals listened to people like me."

"Motivation comes from knowing you have something valuable to contribute."

"Inspiration strikes when you realize the depth of your own knowledge."