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The hardest thing to judge is what level of risk is safe.

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George Soros
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: August 12
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Every bubble consists of a trend that can be observed in the real world and a misconception relating to that trend. The two elements interact with each other in a reflexive manner.
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When money is free, the rational lender will keep on lending until there is no one else to lend to.
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China could easily emerge as the great winner if the Chinese leaders handle the situation well. On the other hand, they could also turn out to be the biggest losers if they handle it poorly. If the management turns out be wrong, this could lead to a political crisis in China.
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Every bubble has two components: something - some real trend, and a misconception about that trend.
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The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States. [This idea] happens to coincide with the prevailing opinion in the world. And I think that's rather shocking for Americans to hear.
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I think that my foundation uses the money better than the government does. In any event, I do pay taxes.
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Markets are constantly in a state of uncertainty and flux and money is made by discounting the obvious and betting on the unexpected.
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Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman.
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I'm not better than the next trader, just quicker at admitting my mistakes and moving on to the next opportunity.
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If the bubbles contain a misconception, as they always do, then it can't be maintained forever.
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If investing is entertaining, if you're having fun, you're probably not making any money. Good investing is boring.
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Bush's war in Iraq has done untold damage to the United States. It has impaired our military power and undermined the morale of our armed forces. Our troops were trained to project overwhelming power. They were not trained for occupation duties.
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My main concern is with the world order
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The generally accepted view is that markets are always right -- that is, market prices tend to discount future developments accurately even when it is unclear what those developments are. I start with the opposite view. I believe the market prices are always wrong in the sense that they present a biased view of the future.
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Once a trend is established it tends to persist and to run it’s full course.
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The scope for improvement is infinite, precisely because perfection is unattainable.
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My approach works not by making valid predictions but by allowing me to correct false ones.
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I am not a Zionist, nor am I am a practicing Jew, but I have a great deal of sympathy for my fellow Jews and a deep concern for the survival of Israel.
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Financial markets ... resent any kind of government interference but they hold a belief deep down that if conditions get really rough the authorities will step in.
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