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The fragile wants tranquility, the antifragile grows from disorder.

From Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The human body is a curious thing; it is both fragile and resilient.
Civilization is a fragile construct built on the complex interactions of countless components.
Every breath we take is a reminder of our fragility.
The brain is the most complex structure in the universe, and it is also the most fragile.
The forgotten room reminded us of the fragility of life.
To be antifragile is to embrace uncertainty and thrive in it.

From Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

You can't be antifragile if you are not exposed to randomness.

From Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The brain is the most complex organ in the body, but it is also the most fragile.
A single flaw can unravel the most intricate of designs, reminding us of the fragility of perfection.
Some things benefit from shocks; they thrive and grow when exposed to volatility, randomness, disorder, and uncertainty.

From Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The extinction of species is a reminder of the fragility of life.
To be antifragile is to be able to profit from disorder.

From Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The fragility of knowledge is a common theme.
The larger the organization, the more efficient it becomes, but also more fragile.

From Scale by Geoffrey West