Nassim Nicholas Taleb Quotes
When some systems are stuck in a dangerous impasse, randomness and only randomness can unlock them and set them free.
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Most Americans, like most Japanese, view their dogs, cats, and other animal companions as family members, and rightly so.
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I worry about people who sell out to chase fame because when they get it, it might not be so satisfying.
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My first book, 'In Praise of Slowness,' examines how the world got stuck in fast-forward and chronicles a global trend towards putting on the brakes. That trend is called the Slow movement. 'Slow' in this context does not mean doing everything at a snail's pace. It means doing everything at the right speed.
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It is possible that blondes also prefer gentlemen.
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I don't really think about the runs too much. I mean, if we get, like, a five-run lead, then I'll start to pitch according to that.
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Have the courage to act instead of react.
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I do not paint a portrait to look like the subject, rather does the person grow to look like his portrait.
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My biggest fears aren't with my work. My biggest fears are walking through hospital doors. Once you can face that, being fearless about your work is easy.
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As a little kid, I climbed a lot of trees because I always loved the bird's-eye view.
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Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. They need all the help that they can get.
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I'm evangelical.
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I never predicted that I'd be a comedian, but it was something that came so naturally to me. I just felt good doing it.
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I like school very much, and I'll go to college if my career slows down. But kids go to college to be where I am today. Not to put college down, but for me, it would be digressing.
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Different directors offer you different things, and it's not necessarily the most obvious things.
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I have a dining room done in different shades of white, with white cushions embroidered in yellow silk: the effect is absolutely delightful and the room beautiful.
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A lot of people heard 'Murda Business' and thought it was about killing people, trying to be tough and hardcore. If you actually listen to the lyrics, it's kind of silly and playful.
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You can believe that he was taught to love and respect all mankind - but to fear no man.
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I think the hip-hop purists are purists through and through. They're here to criticize all of us. That's just how it is. We as MC's criticize each other. That's the nature of hip-hop.
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I've never been a particular fan of any genre.
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Thank you... I deserve that. I'm really good. I'm one of the best. Actually, I'm the best, currently ranked number one in the world. So buckle up. You guys are in for a treat. Oh, 19,000 people, This is awesome. Thank you. Seriously, don't look around. It's 19,000. People watching on tv, they never know. They're so stupid. That's why they watch tv.
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Advocates of 'free speech' often repeat the mantra that the best response to bad speech is more and better speech, not the suppression of the bad stuff.
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I'm looking forward to free skiing the most. Just groomers, big wide groomers making nice big turns.
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When some systems are stuck in a dangerous impasse, randomness and only randomness can unlock them and set them free.
