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“Today, basically, on Wall Street, the big money is made by taking risks.” quote by Bernard Madoff
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“Today, basically, on Wall Street, the big money is made by taking risks.”

Bernard Madoff

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on Wall Street, 2008

Risk taking is portrayed as the primary source of large profits in finance.

In simple terms: Big money comes from risk.

Key Takeaway

Embrace calculated risk.

Themes

finance risk profit

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

financial advisory

When to use this quote

  • trading
  • venture capital
  • entrepreneurship
  • portfolio management

Key Concepts

investment strategy risk tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess risk before acting?
  • What safeguards can mitigate downside?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to loss if not managed.

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