I like winning. There's also a certain joy in it. I feel fulfilled by it.

Some people get rich studying artificial intelligence. Me, I make money studying natural stupidity.

When friends and acquaintances are telling you [that] you are a genius, before you accept their opinion, take a moment to remember what you always thought of their opinions in the past.

A great company in the media business needs visionary leaders, not a conglomerate structure headquartered in Columbus Circle that second guesses.

In life and business, there are two cardinal sins. The first is to act precipitously without thought and the second is to not act at all.

You learn in this business.. If you want a friend, get a dog.

When most investors, including the pros, all agree on something, they're usually wrong.

Don't confuse luck with skill when judging others, and especially when judging yourself.

We want these assets to be productive. We buy them. We own them. To say we care only about the short term is wrong. What I care about is seeing these assets in the best hands

I enjoy the hunt much more than the “good life” after the victory.

Everything I have is for sale, except for my kids and possibly my wife.

You are your own best friend. Listen to yourself more often than someone else.

Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's sunshine.

With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

She was my first love, and I loved her as only a boy loves.

Economic disaster begins with a philosophy of doing less and wanting more.

Political power means the capacity to regulate national life through national representatives.

Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.

The night is shattered, and the blue stars shiver in the distance.

Dar'st thou amid the varied multitude To live alone, an isolated thing?

intelligence is intuitive you needn't learn to love unless you've been taught to fear and hate