Paul Singer Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“A great deal of stupidity has chipped away at the massive advantages of Western civilization, which could terminally decline if it remains on the current path. But these problems can be solved - and swiftly - if the right leaders emerge.”

“In both the U.S. and Europe, the budget and balance sheet numbers do not work. When 'off-balance sheet' promises are taken into account, the U.S. and most countries of the Euro zone are insolvent.”

“Securing for gays and lesbians the basic right to have their relationships and families recognized as part of a community makes all of our communities stronger.”

“What I think about derivatives is if every institution that owns or trades them is properly margined and marked to market, including end-users, including every institution, including sovereigns and multilateral institutions, then the system would be safe - if people were margined the way customers of investment banks are margined.”

“America is a place where the freedom to be who you are shouldn't be a barrier to your ability to get a job and provide for your family.”

“Capital is kind of a banking concept.”

“Given the typical fee structures of hedge funds, they need to do something different to make money in a consistent way.”

“I know people who are always freeriders and will never get into a fight.”

“I'm rarely optimistic.”

“I've never let my guard down by saying, 'I don't need to be hedged.'”