I learned from both my parents that you had to be clever.

The government in Russia does not tell me what to do with my assets.

Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you.

You could have all the money in the world, but you have to be smart enough knowing how to spend it. I really try to be on that smart money side. Once you make a serious mistake you can suffer five or six years, and I do my best to avoid serious mistakes.

Nobody was interested in me before I bought the Nets.

I cannot do politics under someone else's control.

If you know how rich you are, you are not a billionaire.