For future geopolitical stability and global prosperity, we need to build a culture of greater trust and understanding between China, America and the rest of the world.

My personal taxes are 53% of my taxable income. That's 36% on the federal level and 17% for state and local.

Down cycles are not fun. But they form the basis for enormous future profitability

My biggest job really is to figure other people out. I need to understand what makes a person tick.

It's wonderful to learn about new cultures and to be able to travel easily to so many countries.

I've lived through periods of illiquidity before. Asset prices come down. The economy slows or even goes into recession. Then the cycle re-starts. We buy at lower prices with less leverage.

I'm not feeling undertaxed. Tax reform is an important issue. You have to have an inherent sense of fairness.

I'm concerned with China growing at double or triple the rate of the West, that there will be tensions. One needs to do something to start addressing misunderstandings and frustration.

If I get angry, it's obvious. I don't have to say much.

Those who don’t want to take risks in life end up been the losers.

The Internet is for haters. Everyone wants to knock somebody down, but it's cool.

More people smile at me now I'm richer.

All the great spiritual traditions have placed major emphasis upon meditation as a path to personal growth.

It's important to determine which surroundings work best for you, and then build that environment to suit your needs.

Build a little community of those you love and who love you

There is scarcely anything that drags a person down like debt.

Story is honorable and trustworthy; plot is shifty, and best kept under house arrest.

Rich people...take responsibility for the results in their lives and act upon the mind-set "It will work because I'll make it work."

Happy people do a great deal for their friends.