My sense of insecurity keeps me alert, always ready to correct my errors.

Studying economics is not a good preparation for dealing with it.

I give away something up to $500 million a year throughout the world promoting Open Society. My foundations support people in the country who care about an open society. It's their work that I'm supporting. So it's not me doing it.

Short term volatility is greatest at turning points and diminishes as a trend becomes established

If truth be known, I carried some rather potent messianic fantasies with me from childhood which I felt I had to control, otherwise I might end up in the loony bin. But when I made my way in the world I wanted to indulge myself in my fantasies to the extent that I could afford.

The global crisis is caused by pathologies inherent in the global financial system itself.

We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.