“Banking is a very treacherous business because you don't realize it is...” — Nassim Nicholas Taleb Quote

“Banking is a very treacherous business because you don't realize it is risky until it is too late. It is like calm waters that deliver huge storms.”

“I don't read the papers; I stopped reading the papers. I read the papers only during periods of crisis, and I think papers are too long on a regular day and too short days when we have a crisis.”

“I no longer care about the financial system. I gave them my roadmap. OK? Thanks, bye. I've no idea what's going on. I'm disconnected. I'm totally disengaged.”

“Minnesota is home to the largest Liberian population in the United States, and I'm proud to represent the vast majority of them. They are our extraordinary neighbors, friends, care givers, and local business owners. Minnesota is their home.”

“Failure doesn't mean you are a failure it just means you haven't succeeded yet.”

“An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it.”