The key problem is the debt restructuring in the euro zone. As long as the debt burden is not reduced, there is no chance of the weaker EU countries regaining competitiveness.

Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes.

I'm not better than the next trader, just quicker at admitting my mistakes and moving on to the next opportunity.

There is no point in being confident and having a small position.

It's not whether you're right or wrong that's important, but how much money you make when you're right and how much you lose when you're wrong

To others, being wrong is a source of shame; to me, recognizing my mistakes is a source of pride.

The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.

Now that I have called you on your false accusation, you are using additional smear tactics.

Esperanto was a very useful language, because wherever you went, you found someone to speak with.

Stock market bubbles don't grow out of thin air. They have a solid basis in reality, but reality as distorted by a misconception.

The sovereignty of states must be subordinated to international law and international institutions.

I am the perfect version of me.

Software substitution, whether it's for drivers or waiters or nurses - it's progressing. Technology over time will reduce demand for jobs, particularly at the lower end of skill set.

The inborn geniality of some people amounts to genius.

Never, ever, work for bad people

If you don't enjoy your life, sorrow, sadness, suffering, fear, shame and guilt will.

The success of each is dependent upon the success of the other.

I think I've made some pretty decent films in the '80s and '90s.

Stand-up led to me doing solo shows, which led to me being offered my first broadcasting job, being a VJ.

They try to engage the world as much as they can and we will continue until they leave our land.

Messages that fail to fascinate will become irrelevant.