True literature is idiosyncratic and robust, unconstrained by genre or passing trends. Enduring writing links the present to the past—showing Lindy Effect resilience. Creative work must maintain its solemnity and distinctive voice, resisting routine and the pursuit of novelty. For Taleb, literature is a personal, almost sacred task, best measured by its power to connect with readers across eras. Lasting work favors timeless principles over speculation, ensuring meaning and resonance beyond its time.

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By Nassim Nicholas Taleb