The Bed of Procrustes

The selection feels so intentional and thought-provoking. I'm curious whether he curated these over years or if they evolved during his writing process.

Some of these sayings seem so relevant to today's economic uncertainties. Did others feel a particular quote resonated more in current times?

The brevity makes each idea hit hard, but I wonder if Taleb considered elaborating on some concepts or preferred the punchy format for a reason.