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Nassim Nicholas Taleb Quotes

Biography: Nassim Nicholas Taleb is known for his work on risk analysis, probabil... more Biography: Nassim Nicholas Taleb is known for his work on risk analysis, probability, and uncertainty, particularly through his book "The Black Swan." A former trader and academic, Taleb advocates for resilience in complex systems and is a critic of predictive models. His ideas influence economics, finance, and decision-making. less
"Your reputation is harmed the most by what you say to defend it"
Tags: Self-awareness, Perception, Communication, Integrity, Trust
"The problem with complex systems is that we often only understand them retrospectively"
Tags: Insight, Problem-solving, Hindsight, Systems thinking, Complex systems
"Intelligence without principle is luck, not skill"
Tags: Wisdom, Ethics, Morality, Values, Character
"The most intelligent people in the world are those who don’t need to be told"
Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Understanding, Independence, Self-reliance
"You cannot make a living by predicting things; only by betting"
Tags: Future, Uncertainty, Risk, Investment, Finance
"We don’t need more information, we need less"
Tags: Mindfulness, Focus, Productivity, Simplicity, Clarity
"The robustness of an idea is tested by failure, not success"
Tags: Success, Resilience, Perseverance, Mindset, Growth
"True success is exiting some very chancy risks"
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Success, Courage, Achievement
"Never ask a barber if you need a haircut"
Tags: Wisdom, Humor, Decision-making, Skepticism, Advice
"Information wants to be reduced. Lucky for us, it perishes"
Tags: Information, Ephemeral, Digital age, Decay, Data
"Courage is the only virtue you can't fake"
Tags: Courage, Strength, Authenticity, Integrity, Character
"Never ask anyone for their opinion, forecast, or recommendation. Just ask them what they have—or don’t have—in their portfolio"
Tags: Decision making, Risk management, Stock market, Personal finance, Independent thinking
"There are two types of people in the world: those who try to win and those who try to win arguments. They are never the same"
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Mindset, Relationships, Communication
"The three most damaging words in the history of mankind are 'a great idea'"
Tags: Philosophy, Innovation, Humanity, Critical thinking, Decision making
"The imagination of the genius vastly surpasses his intellect; the intellect of the academic vastly surpasses his imagination"
Tags: Creativity, Innovation, Imagination, Intellect, Genius
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