When I came into office, people said, 'Billionaire? How do they live? What do they eat? How do they sleep?' Today, they see me on the subway coming uptown. A couple of people say hi, some people smile and nod. Some people just sleep. It's not an issue. Michael Bloomberg billionairecomecouple share on social
We may not always agree with every one of our neighbors. That's life. And it's part of living in such a diverse and dense city. But we also recognize that part of being a New Yorker is living with your neighbors in mutual respect and tolerance. It was exactly that spirit of openness and acceptance that was attacked on 9/11, 2001. Michael Bloomberg acceptanceagreeattack share on social
Stubborn isn't a word I would use to describe myself; pigheaded is more appropriate. Michael Bloomberg describepigheadstubborn Change image and share on social
I'd be happy to provide advice if anybody asked me no matter who the President is. Michael Bloomberg adviceaskhappy Change image and share on social
What goes on in Europe concerns us greatly because, if Europe comes apart, the E.U. comes apart, then you're going to have enormous impact on America, that's a very big trading partner of ours, and people own securities around the world in this day and age. Michael Bloomberg ageamericabig share on social
America is the greatest country on Earth - and when people vote with their feet, they come here. Michael Bloomberg americacountryearth Change image and share on social
China is investing in factories in Eastern Europe, not because their labor costs are lower, but because they want to be closer to their markets. Michael Bloomberg chinaclosecost Change image and share on social
I do think there are certain times we should infringe on your freedom. Michael Bloomberg freedominfringetime Change image and share on social
We've shown the world that New York can never be defeated, because of its dynamic and diverse population and because it embodies the spirit of enterprise and the love of liberty. And because no matter who you are, if you believe in yourself and your dream, New York will always be the place for you. Michael Bloomberg defeatdiversedream share on social
I think if you look at people, whether in business or government, who haven't had any moral compass, who've just changed to say whatever they thought the popular thing was, in the end they're losers. Michael Bloomberg businesschangecompass Change image and share on social