William E. Simon Quotes

William E. Simon — American Public Servant born on November 27, 1927, died on June 03, 2000

William Edward Simon was a businessman, a Secretary of Treasury of the U.S. for three years, and a philanthropist. He became the 63rd Secretary of the Treasury on May 9, 1974, during the Nixon administration. After Nixon resigned, Simon was reappointed by President Ford and served until 1977 under President Carter. Outside of government, he was a successful businessman and philanthropist. The William E. Simon Foundation carries on this legacy. He was a strong advocate of laissez-faire capitalism. He wrote, "There is only one social system that reflects the sovereignty of the individual: the free-market, or capitalist, system"... (wikipedia)

Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote.

Productivity 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.

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.

The nation should have a tax system that looks like someone designed it on purpose.

I continue to believe that the American people have a love-hate relationship with inflation. They hate inflation but love everything that causes it.