The assumption of perfect knowledge is very far from reality ... a lot of the evil in the world is actually not intentional.
George SorosAs an anonymous participant in financial markets, I never had to weigh the social consequences of my actions ... I felt justified in ignoring them on the grounds that I was playing by the rules.
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 prevailing wisdom is that markets are always right. I take the opposite position. I assume that markets are always wrong.
George Soros