“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.)
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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 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; 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.