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“Never debate the ignorant in front of the uninformed…

“Never debate the ignorant in front of the uninformed: the crowd can’t tell who won the argument”. Syrian Proverb (It makes so much sense but I wish I was aware of it before engaging Larry Summers.) (This is the first aphorism here that is not mine.) via “Never debate the ignorant in front of the… […]

212 aphorisms (so far)…

212 aphorisms (so far) https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8nhAlfIk3QIODdHYl95d1dWNE0/edit via 212 aphorisms (so far)… – Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

The only way you can ascertain that you are truly rich is…

The only way you can ascertain that you are truly rich is if you prefer to drive a slightly worn out nondescript car without letting others know that you are doing it “by choice”. {Bed of Procrustes, 2nd ed} via The only way you can ascertain that you are… – Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

A hotshot is someone temporarily perceived to be…

A hotshot is someone temporarily perceived to be of some importance, rather than perceived to be of some temporary importance. {Lindy Effect, Bed of Procrustes, 2nd ed} via A hotshot is someone temporarily perceived to be… – Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

People don’t like it when you ask them for help…

People don’t like it when you ask them for help; they also feel left out when you don’t ask them for help. {Bed of Procrustes 2nd Ed} via People don’t like it when you ask them for help;… – Nassim Nicholas Taleb.