I don't think Wall Street people in general are smart. I think that's one of the biggest myths in American lore. They're tough, aggressive, greedy, quick thinking but I don't think they're particularly smart at all.

I don't believe the most successful people are the ones who got the best grades, got into the best schools, or made the most money.

It isn't the rich people's fault that poor people are poor. Poor people who get an education and work hard in this country will stop being poor. That should be the goal for all poor people everywhere.

Running a real business is exacting, daunting, repetitive work. Even in Silicon Valley.

You cannot win if you're not at the table. You have to be where the action is.

I do all of the grocery shopping in my little family. I buy cheese, of many different kinds, sliced packaged meats and poultry, bagels, immense quantities of eggs, pre-made fried chicken. Milk. Bacon. It is insane how much dairy, deli and bakery stuff I buy.

I thought that all of the sacrifices and blessings of the whole history of mankind have devolved upon me. Thank you, God.