Friedmans influence reaches far beyond the academic community and the world of economics. Rather than lock himself in an ivory tower, he has joined the fray to fight for the survival of this great country of ours. — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Everybody in this society that has been lurching toward socialism and collectivism for 40 years has their hand out. And the propensity of Congress… — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
By the mid-1950s, the young bond traders on the Street were becoming more and more of a fraternity. We organized informal luncheons every Thursday… — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Productivity and the growth of productivity must be the first economic consideration at all times, not the last. That is the source of technological… — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Infinitely more important than sharing one's material wealth is sharing the wealth of ourselves-our time and energy, our passion and commitment, and, above all,… — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Work appealed to me; school did not. I was a disinterested, bored student. — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Trading demands total concentration and the ability to do several things at once while instantly recalling trading prices from the day, or week, before. — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
If you really want to help the poor, help the rich. They're the ones who will invest, build more factories, create more jobs. — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
At Union Securities, I threw myself into my work with the discipline and commitment that I had always demonstrated in employment and only rarely… — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
While Pop lived his life in comfort, he was always generous to the less fortunate. — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Pop taught me respect for my fellow man and reverence for my God. He taught me the importance of family and religion. — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Friedmans influence reaches far beyond the academic community and the world of economics. Rather than lock himself in an ivory tower, he has joined… — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
Dad was high society, a big man in town, a 'Who's Who' in New jersey. — William E. Simon Copy Share Image
