Stephen A. Schwarzman quotes

It's wonderful to learn about new cultures and to be able to travel easily to so many countries. (Stephen A. Schwarzman)
My biggest job really is to figure other people out. I need to understand what makes a person tick. View quote
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I'm concerned with China growing at double or triple the rate of the West, that there will be tensions. One needs to do something to start addressing misunderstandings and frustration. View quote
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If I get angry, it's obvious. I don't have to say much. View quote
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I've lived through periods of illiquidity before. Asset prices come down. The economy slows or even goes into recession. Then the cycle re-starts. We buy at lower prices with less leverage. View quote
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For future geopolitical stability and global prosperity, we need to build a culture of greater trust and understanding between China, America and the rest of the world. View quote
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I love picking people. I started Blackstone, and we had no people, and now we have with our portfolio companies about 750,000 people all over the world. Everybody who is at a senior level has ultimately been picked by me. View quote
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I don't feel like a wealthy person. Other people think of me as a wealthy person, but I don't. I feel the same as when I was a fifth-year associate trying to make partner at Lehman Brothers. I haven't changed. View quote
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I'm not feeling undertaxed. Tax reform is an important issue. You have to have an inherent sense of fairness. View quote
Stephen A. Schwarzman

Stephen A. Schwarzman

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Occupation: American Businessman
Born: February 14, 1947
Quotes count: 9