William E. Simon's Quotes
Born: 1927-11-27
Profession: Public Servant
Nation: American
Biography of William E. Simon
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, our love.
Tags: Love, Passion, TimeThe American citizen must be made aware that today a relatively small group of people is proclaiming its purposes to be the will of the People. That elitist approach to government must be repudiated.
Tags: Government, Small, TodayI continue to believe that the American people have a love-hate relationship with inflation. They hate inflation but love everything that causes it.
Tags: American, Hate, LoveThe nation should have a tax system that looks like someone designed it on purpose.
Tags: Nation, Purpose, SomeoneWriting checks for charities is necessary and important. But it can't compare with corporal works of mercy, which are infinitely greater.
Tags: Necessary, Works, WritingProductivity and the growth of productivity must be the first economic consideration at all times, not the last. That is the source of technological innovation, jobs, and wealth.
Tags: Growth, Last, Times