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Michael Lewis

Born: 01-01-1962

Michael Lewis is a bestselling author and financial journalist known for his insightful narratives on economics and finance. With a background in economics from Princeton and the London School of Economics, Lewis has penned acclaimed books like "Moneyball," "The Big Short," and "Liar's Poker," which have been adapted into successful films. His engaging storytelling and deep analysis make complex financial topics accessible to a broad audience.

Quotes

The charge against the poor is not so much that they are lazy, but that they are helpless.

Michael Lewis

povertysocioeconomic inequality

If you're funny, if there's something that makes you laugh, then every day's going to be okay.

Michael Lewis

humorpositivity

I wasn't worried about what I was doing. I was worried about what everyone else was doing.

Michael Lewis

anxietyself-doubt

The real question was, it seemed, whether he was willing to pay the price to achieve a goal.

Michael Lewis

determinationperseverance

You should never back away from the best thing that ever happened to you.

Michael Lewis

opportunitycommitment

I'm not going to let him get hit. I'm not going to let him get touched.

Michael Lewis

protectionloyalty

The first time I met you, you were throwing eggs at my car. You were protecting your family.

Michael Lewis

familydefense

It's not just about football. It's about our family, and the right to make our own decisions.

Michael Lewis

familyindependence

You have to know who you are and what you want.

Michael Lewis

self-discoveryambition

The potential to do good is no less than the potential to do harm.

Michael Lewis

impactmorality

Big Mike, I'm here to help you. We are your family now, okay?

Michael Lewis

compassionadoption

You can't be afraid of failing. It's the only way you succeed. You're not going to grow if you don't fail.

Michael Lewis

failuregrowth