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Felix Rohatyn, born on May 29, 1928, is a renowned investment banker with a significant influence in the financial world. He made remarkable contributions to post-war reconstruction and emerging market investments.

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“What is desperately needed... is the skepticism and the sense of history that a liberal arts education provides.”

Art Needed Skepticism Art Education Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Education

Author:Felix Rohatyn

“Beware of lawyers and consultants and people who do not take risks and who do not get their hands dirty.”

People Hands Risk Lawyer Dirty Consultants

Book:The twenty-year century: essays on economics and public finance

Source: The twenty-year century: essays on economics and public finance

“I am a capitalist and I believe in making a profit.”

Believe I Believe Profit I Believe In Capitalist

Author:Felix Rohatyn

“The early years of my life were very, very traumatic. It was scary, because any child knew that death was sort of lurking around Europe as far as Jews were concerned.”

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“Success in business, as in life, is often largely just a matter of luck.”

Matter Life Is Luck Business Success

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“I think there are two areas where new ideas are terribly dangerous: economics and sex. By and large, it's all been tried, and if it's really new, it's probably illegal or dangerous or unhealthy.”

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“A democracy cannot flourish half rich and half poor, any more than it can flourish half free and half slave.”

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“Fairness does not require the redistribution of wealth; it requires the creation of wealth, geared to an economy that can provide employment for everyone able and willing to work.”

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Author:Felix Rohatyn

“Hillary Brown understands that?for our grandchildren's sake?we must rebuild America and, in doing so, re-imagine our interconnected infrastructure systems to make them more efficient, environmentally safe, and resilient in this age of global urbanization. This fascinating and important book should be required reading for our elected officials and policy-makers.”

“Saving New York City from bankruptcy is like making love to a gorilla. You don't stop when you're tired; you stop when he's tired.”

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“Financial hydrogen bombs built on personal computers by 26-year-olds with MBAs.”

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About the Author

Born: May 29, 1928
Known for: Investment Banker
Quotes: 11

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