"The theory of probability is the only mathematical tool available to help map the unknown and the uncontrollable. It is fortunate that this tool, while tricky, is extraordinarily powerful and convenient."

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Source : Benoit B. Mandelbrot (2013). “Fractals and Scaling in Finance: Discontinuity, Concentration, Risk. Selecta Volume E”, p.16, Springer Science & Business Media

Benoit Mandelbrot

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“I really want to try soccer after I retire because I've watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.”
“Happiness is a risk. If youâ€™re not a little scared, then youâ€™re not doing it right.”
“If you support the community, they will support you.”
“Obviously I was challenged by becoming a Naval aviator, by landing aboard aircraft carriers and so on.”
“Death is very often referred to as a good career move.”
“The old system where every child was locked away and set into nonstop, daily cut throat competition with every other child for silly prizes called grades is broken beyond repair. If it could be fixed it could have been fixed by now. Good riddance.”
“If you don't enjoy it, then putting in the long hours is going to take their toll.”

Source : "Karrie Webb Spins Cycle of Success". The Insurance Journal Interview, amp.insurancejournal.com. August 9, 2004.
“I was formerly so stuck into plans. I can now live more spontaneously. This I want not yet to give away.”

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