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If you are an Arabic-speaking, Greek-Orthodox going to a French school it makes you deeply sceptical if you have to listen to three different accounts of the Crusades - one from the Muslim side, one from the Greek side and one from the Catholic side. Nassim Nicholas Taleb accountarabiccatholic share on social
The grandchildren should not bear the debts of the grandparents. Nassim Nicholas Taleb beardebtgrandchild Change image and share on social
Never take advice from anyone in a tie. They'll bankrupt you. Don't ask a general for advice on war, and don't ask a broker for advice on money. Nassim Nicholas Taleb advicebankruptbroker Change image and share on social
What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. Cheech Marin artartistcombination share on social
The model should only serve the very private function for the painter of providing the starting point for his excitement. Lucian Freud excitementfunctionmodel Change image and share on social
I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary. Nathan Hale goodhonorablekind Change image and share on social
