Only in recent history has "working hard” signaled pride rather than shame for lack of talent, finesse and, mostly, sprezzatura. (Nassim Nicholas Taleb)

Only in recent history has "working hard” signaled pride rather than shame for lack of talent, finesse and, mostly, sprezzatura.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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