Any system that is deprived of its natural volatility, with government up (unintelligible) volatile, any system becomes very fragile.
Nassim Nicholas TalebIt has been more profitable for us to bind together in the wrong direction than to be alone in the right one.
Nassim Nicholas TalebRestaurants get you in with food to sell you liquor; religions get you in with belief to sell you rules.
Nassim Nicholas TalebMissing a train is only painful if you run after it! Likewise, not matching the idea of success others expect from you is only painful if thatโs what you are seeking.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb