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“The role of democracy is not to banish disagreement but rather to prevent political disagreements from devolving into armed conflict.”
― The Thing Itself: Essays on Academics and the State
― The Thing Itself: Essays on Academics and the State
“the complexity of society does not imply a planner.”
― The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge
― The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge
“It’s not possible for investors to consistently outperform the market. Therefore you’re best served investing in a diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds [or exchange-traded funds].”
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“For a man who sees all of life as an auction, putting his honor up for bids seemed entirely appropriate.”
― King Icahn: The Biography of a Renegade Capitalist
― King Icahn: The Biography of a Renegade Capitalist
“Companies are always lobbying for special treatment, but during that recession a large number of them stepped up their pressure on the government for favors. They did so quite effectively—but at the expense of taxpayers and consumers, and to the rigged disadvantage of their competitors.”
― Good Profit: How Creating Value for Others Built One of the World's Most Successful Companies
― Good Profit: How Creating Value for Others Built One of the World's Most Successful Companies
Philippe’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Philippe’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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941 books
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111 books
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831 books
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66 friends
124 books
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21 books
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