“I observed a man sourcing candle wax from South America and selling it...” — Ivan Glasenberg Quote

“I observed a man sourcing candle wax from South America and selling it to Japan. I thought: 'That's unbelievable. Talking on the phone in his office, that man made money moving candle wax from one country to another.' It really interested me.”

“Africa is where commodities are found, so it is vital that Glencore and other miners are there to develop those resources, helping Africa itself to grow at the same time.”

“The trading side of the business means a lot of travel, being out of the office a lot of time.”

“It is a great pity but tis certain from every day's observation of man, that he may be set on fire like a candle, at either end provided there is a sufficient wick standing out.”

“I am, in fact, a candle salesperson's worst nightmare - or dream come true, depending on the salesperson.”

“I think there's something in the human psyche that we're titillated by the person who flies too close to the candle and their wings get singed.”