Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.

Once in a while the phenomena we exploit are particularly present. We like a reasonable amount of volatility. In our business we want some action. “Tumult is usually good for us. We don’t have credit lines of any significance. We don’t do a lot of leveraged-type financing.

Success is about taking risks and not being afraid to fail.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

看遍了世间的人情冷暖，才认识到旷达洒脱的可贵；尝遍了世间的种种滋味，才知道清净淡泊的真切内涵。