I don't use my money to gain political influence for my private interests, which is what many rich people do, and what, in a sense, market fundamentalism does, because it is in the interests of people who have a lot of money to have as little taxes as possible.

Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman.

I fancied myself as some kind of god or an economic reformer like Keynes

The strength of this country lies in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights and the freedom of speech and thought.

I'm only rich because I know when I'm wrong.

I admire Chancellor Merkel for her leadership qualities, but she is leading Europe in the wrong direction.

Political debate is more interested in manipulating the truth, than finding the truth.