105 Quotes by Stephen A. Schwarzman

I've learned that all investments have risk.

There are no patents in finance.

My first trip to China was 1990, and that was in a world where there were virtually no cars at all on the road, and everybody had bicycles.

After years of studying French in school, one of my professors said he'd really appreciate it if I didn't take any more French.

We have limited time, and we have to maximize it.

There's usually room in the theme parks business for efficiencies on the cost side and new investment, which drives traffic.

I love houses. I'm not sure why.

Every year, I speak to our new associates and give them this advice, although in my own words. 'This isn't like school,' I tell them, 'where you want to get your hand in the air and give an answer quickly. The only grade here is 100. Deadlines are important, but at Blackstone you can always get help in meeting them.'

Live life intensely - I've always believed in that.