Nassim Nicholas Taleb Quote

Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.

If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself.

Nothing amazes me anymore.

My father, [was] a mid-level phonecompany manager who treated my mother at best like an incompetent employee. At worst? He never beat her, but his pure, inarticulate fury would fill the house for days...

Not being happy really is my fear.

I'm bored with that line. I never use it anymore. My new line is 'In 15 minutes everybody will be famous.'

Nothing is going to work out unless you step up and make it happen.

Formal education and current position can define your worthiness. What makes you extraordinary is defined by your attitude towards others.

Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it.

The downfall of the attempts of governments and leaders to unite mankind is found in this- in the wrong message that we should see everyone as the same. This is the root of the failure of harmony. Bec...