The laissez-faire argument relies on the same tacit appeal to perfection as does communism.
George SorosIt is much easier to put existing resources to better use, than to develop resources where they do not exist.
George SorosAt times of recession, running a budget deficit is highly desirable. Once the economy begins to recover, you have to balance the budget. But it will also need additional revenues. Should the government not receive them, we will all get punished with higher interest rates.
George SorosThe only thing that could hurt me is if my success encouraged me to return to my childhood fantasies of omnipotence - but that is not likely to happen as long as I remain engaged in the financial markets, because they constantly remind me of my limitations.
George Soros