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Joel is Currently Reading

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Perfect Your Chess Tactics - 1000 Puzzles For 800 Fide -

by Vincent Labbé

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The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves

by Matt Ridley

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Schottenstein Daf Yomi Ed Talmud English [#13] - Yoma Vol 1 (2a-46b)

by Mesorah Publications

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Joel’s Quotes

“...the man who damns money has obtained it dishonorably; the man who respects it has earned it.”
― Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

tags: money

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“One science only will one genius fit”
― Alexander Pope, An Essay On Criticism

tags: genius, specialization

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“All fools have still an itching to deride”
― Alexander Pope, An Essay On Criticism

tags: fools

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“In search of wit these lose their common sense”
― Alexander Pope, An Essay On Criticism

tags: common-sense

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“Launch not beyond your depth”
― Alexander Pope, An Essay On Criticism

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