Stephen A. Schwarzman

It's important that we educate Americans about how hedge funds and private equity play completely different roles.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

The biggest mistake I've seen people make with their careers is, when they're good, after two or three years - and they…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

The best investments are the easiest ones to approve.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

The language skill in the U.S. for the most part has been awful. Many Americans don't learn any foreign language.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

Always, always make good on what you say.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I chose to start Schwarzman Scholars because I saw the potential for the world to become focused and unhappy with China, in…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

Education around entrepreneurship should start early, at secondary level, and be very robust by college level.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

This country, of course, needs fundamental reform of our financial regulatory system, as I, and many other financial institution executives, have publicly…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

When I was much younger, I realized that when I was handling something very large, and I was on my own doing…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I love things that cost nothing that have great results.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

In the Catholic schools, they spend much less money than the public schools, and they get amazing results. Private schools spend much…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I can't micromanage what anybody pays or doesn't pay. But the concept that half of the public isn't involved with the income-tax…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

Ironically, when a bunch of very smart people are sitting around a table for hours trying to figure out whether they should…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

Every day should be a good day. People fool themselves that they'll be here forever.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

In a financial crisis, only the Fed, as the lender of last resort, might stand between our economy and financial catastrophe. We…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

As you have more resources in life, it's your obligation to deploy those for the benefit of others.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I have a saying: There are no brave old people in finance. Because if you're brave, you mostly get destroyed in your…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I have no first-strike capability. I never choose to go into battle first. But I won't back down.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

Business is usually a team sport. There isn't one great person sitting there directing things. You can't run an effective business like…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I didn't get to be successful by letting people hurt Blackstone or me.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I'm a consistent little person.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

China is an indomitable force, and they have a commitment for excellence.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

In 2014, Blackstone was the most profitable money manager in the world. I did not anticipate that.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I always felt uncomfortable with real estate because buildings don't move, and neighborhoods change.

— Stephen A. Schwarzman

I'm concerned with China growing at double or triple the rate of the West, that there will be tensions. One needs to…

— Stephen A. Schwarzman