“American supremacy is the greatest threat to the world today.”

The collapse of the global marketplace would be a traumatic event with unimaginable consequences. Yet I find it easier to imagine than the continuation of the present regime.

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

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

Find the trend whose premise is false, and bet against it.

My main concern is with the world order.

If the bubbles contain a misconception, as they always do, then it can’t be maintained forever.

I chose America as my home because I value freedom and democracy, civil liberties and an open society.

When money is free, the rational lender will keep on lending until there is no one else to lend to.

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

In politics, manipulating reality can take presidence over finding reality.

Discount the obvious, bet on the unexpected.

There is very little difference between speculation and investment. The only difference is basically that investments are successful speculations because if you successfully anticipate the future you make a speculative profit.

Once a trend is established it tends to persist and to run it’s full course.

My sense of insecurity keeps me alert, always ready to correct my errors.

Misconceptions play a prominent role in my view of the world.

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

There is a charm in making a stew, to the unaccustomed cook, from the excitement of wondering what the result will be, and whether any flavour save that of onions will survive the competition in the mixture.

It’s really me vs me. Everything else is just unwarranted noise.

The competition is tough at the international level. There are very good players.

If I test the car for a year I can be quite competitive the next season.

It is with roses and locomotives that my poems are competing.

The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it’s not the same taste.

To win the Championship in the first year will be hard. We need time to become competitive and win races.

In 2009, I didn’t like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.