procrustes

  • THE BED OF PROCRUSTES (BY NASSIM TALEB)

    Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms Greek mythology contains many fascinating stories, one of which involves a man named Damastes, better known as Procrustes. He lived along a road that connected Athens and Eleusis. Procrustes had a peculiar way of treating his guests. Instead of being hospitable, he offered a night’s stay in a bed designed…