“Misconceptions play a prominent role in my view of the world.”

“I commissioned two political experts to advise me about what I could do to oppose the re-election of President Bush.”

“Everybody says that I have a lot of power. But what does that power consist of?... Can I influence governments? I am beginning to be able to..." (1995)”

“It is much easier to put existing resources to better use, than to develop resources where they do not exist.”

“My main concern is with the world order”

“The main obstacle to further progress on the resource curse is China, and to a lesser extent India.”

“Rich people do not work for money, they are doing what they like to do”

“Why do we need money beyond a point? If we are free of ill health, enmity, and debt, is that not enough? Too much money only leads to less peace.”

“Nine out of ten significant people have to do with money or war!”