“An open society is a society which allows its members the greatest possible degree of freedom in pursuing their interests compatible with the interests of others.”

Making an investment decision is like formulating a scientific hypothesis and submitting it to a practical test.

I rely a great deal on animal instincts.

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.

Great nations are never impoverished by private, though they sometimes are by public prodigality and misconduct.

With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches.

Every moment you spend on this planet, remember that you are here for a unique purpose & cause, far greater than to just eat, sleep & talk.

Wherever there is great property, there is great inequality.

Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

I thoroughly enjoyed shooting for ‘Velaikkaran,’ and I made a great friend in Sivakarthikeyan during the process. Also, it was wonderful working with director Mohan Raja. I have not seen a director who takes so much effort to get things the best way possible.

No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable.

So inspired by what it means to be a woman of substance. A woman of great poise and assertiveness.