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Those who do not think that employment is systemic slavery are either blind or employed.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: September 11
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Someone who says I am busy is either declaring incompetence (and lack of control of his life) or trying to get rid of you.
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