To make ethical choices you cannot have dilemmas between the particular (friends, family) and the general. - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

In spite of what is studied in business schools concerning “economies of scale,” size hurts you at times of stress; it is not a good idea to be large during difficult times.

In general, positive Black Swans take time to show their effect while negative ones happen very quickly — it is much easier and much faster to destroy than to build.

Supposedly, if you are uncompromising/intolerant with BS you lose friends. But you will also make friends, better friends.