I was very fortunate in my gene mix. The gambling instincts I inherited from my father were matched by my mother's gift for analysis.

You give the money where you want it.

A dollar is not worth as much as you think it is. Your honesty is worth much more.

If somebody I don't like gets in the crosshairs, I pull the trigger. But I don't hunt for them.

The first billion is a helluva lot harder.

When you look at a commodities market you need hedgers and speculators. If you don't have one, you don't have a market. That's how it works.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader. Don't fall victim to what I call the 'ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome'. You must be willing to fire.