I realised how rich I had become and I asked myself, 'Do I really want to be the richest person in the cemetery?
David RubensteinIt's clear to me when you do private equity well, you're making companies more efficient and helping them grow and become more profitable. That success means our investors - such as public pension funds - benefit, which contributes to the economic wealth of society.
David RubensteinPeople used to think that private equity was basically just a compensation scheme, but it is much more about making companies more efficient.
David RubensteinI think it's a little unfair for people to say you're not paying your fair share of taxes. I'm paying what I'm supposed to pay. Change the law, and I'll pay what I'm supposed to pay.
David Rubenstein