It's one of the most important things at the end of the day, being able to say no to an investment. — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
Quite frankly, the financial community has to improve its image. The financial community has to be much more transparent than it is. — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
Giving back is something that comes from the heart to me. It's not that I do it because it's the right thing: I do… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
In the large buy out space, which is where we (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) focus our efforts, there are relatively few firms with the capital,… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
A real entrepreneur is somebody who has no safety net underneath them. — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
The trouble, in my opinion, with corporate America today, is that everything is thought of in quarters. — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
As I said there is nothing wrong with failing. Pick yourself up and try it again. You never are going to know how good… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
Look, don't congratulate us when we buy a company, congratulate us when we sell it. Because any fool can overpay and buy a company,… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
One, I love the creativity. I love the ability to create a capital structure that is appropriate for a company, no matter what field… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
I love the ability to work with very good managers, and to provide the right incentives for them, and truly become a partner with… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
It used to be that you would go in to see a CEO, and you would ask them, 'Is your company for sale?' and… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
To understand KKR, I always like to say, don't congratulate us when we buy a company. Any fool can buy a company. Congratulate us… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
Our industry expertise (at KKR) enables the firm not only to make better investment choices but also to win the confidence of senior management… — Henry Kravis Copy Share Image
