The traits I respect are erudition and the courage to stand up when half-men are afraid for their reputation. Any idiot can be intelligent.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.

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