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“You don't become completely free by just avoiding being a slave; you also need to avoid becoming a master.”

Quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Book:The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms

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The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms

This book compiles a series of concise, thought-provoking statements that explore philosophical concepts and offer practical wisdom. more

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a renowned author, scholar, and thinker whose unique perspective and profound insights have had a wide-reaching impact in fields such as finance, statistics, and philosophy. He is best known for his books 'The Black Swan' and 'Fooled by Randomness', which have explored the nature of uncertainty, risk, and probability theory. more

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