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George Soros, born on August 12, 1930, is a renowned business magnate and philanthropist. He has significant influence in the global financial markets and is known for his unique investment strategies and philosophy. In the 1970s, Soros founded the Quantum Fund, which achieved substantial wealth growth over the following decades. Apart from his success in business, Soros is committed to promoting global democracy and open societies, supporting various educational and charitable projects through the Soros Foundation.

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“I don't use my money to gain political influence for my private interests, which is what many rich people do, and what, in a sense, market fundamentalism does, because it is in the interests of people who have a lot of money to have as little taxes as possible.”

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“I have made it a principle to give advice that does not serve my personal interest but rather the common interests.”

Giving Doe Made Interest Common Principles Advice Made It Common Interests Personal Interest

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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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“There is a resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe. The policies of the Bush administration and the Sharon administration contribute to that. It's not specifically anti-Semitism, but it does manifest itself in anti-Semitism as well.”

Wells Doe Economy Policy Europe Administration Manifest Anti Semitism Sharon Resurgence

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“Playing by the rules, one does the best he can, irrespective of the social consequences. Whereas in making the rules, people ought to be concerned with the social consequences and not with their personal interests.”

People Doe Social Interest Ought Consequence Concerned Personal Interest

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“If we carry this line of argument to its logical conclusion, the meaning of life consists of the flaws in one's conceptions and what one does about them. Life can be seen as a fertile fallacy.”

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Book:The Alchemy of Finance: Reading the Mind of the Market

Source: The Alchemy of Finance: Reading the Mind of the Market

“When you sell options, you get paid for assuming risk. That can be a profitable business, but it does not mix well with the risks inherent in a leveraged portfolio.”

Wells Doe Risk Paid Sells Assuming Investing Inherent Profitable Portfolios Profitable Business

Book:Soros on Soros: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Source: Soros on Soros: Staying Ahead of the Curve

“The laissez-faire argument relies on the same tacit appeal to perfection as does communism.”

Doe Argument Perfection Libertarian Communism Appeals Rely Laissez Faire Tacit Laissez Faire Capitalism

Author:George Soros

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Born: August 12, 1930
Known for: Business magnate
Quotes: 201

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The Alchemy of Finance: Reading the Mind of the MarketRelated source material

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Age of Fallibility: Consequences of the War on TerrorRelated source material

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The Crash of 2008 and What it Means: The New Paradigm for Financial MarketsRelated source material

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