george soros

“ The scope for improvement is infinite, precisely because perfection is unattainable. ”

“ The concept of a general equilibrium has no relevance to the real world (in other words, classical economics is an exercise in futility). ”

“ ...democratic governments are subject to the will of the people. ”

“ The world order needs a major overhaul. ”

“ Under normal conditions, misconceptions are self-correcting, and the markets tend toward some kind of equilibrium. ”

“ President Bush is endangering our safety, hurting our vital interests, and undermining American values. ”

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

“ Eventually the gap between reality and its false interpretation becomes unsustainable, and the bubble bursts. ”

“ But I hate to think what would have happened if I hadn't made money: My ideas would not have gotten much play. ”

“ Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman. ”