The maximum success is reached when you are never busy.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb

It certainly takes bravery to remain skeptical; it takes inordinate courage to introspect, to confront oneself, to accept one’s limitations – Scientists are seeing more and more evidence that we are specifically designed by mother nature to fool ourselves.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Only in recent history has working hard signaled pride than shame.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Half of the people lie with their lips; the other half with their tears.
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb