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" Government has never increased the standard of living of one single human being in civilization's history. For some reason that simple truth has evaded everybody. "

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" I can't stand the idea of being demagogued: that is, put down by a president who has never created any jobs and who doesn't even understand how the economy works. "

Steve Wynn

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" Capital structure isn't an eyeshade economic thing: It's about your ability to protect your workforce and your service levels. "

" The most impressive person I've ever met? Elaine Wynn is no slouch. She's a much better person than me. But I've got her. Finders keepers, losers weepers. And it's been forty-seven years. "

" Money doesn't make people happy. People make people happy. "

" I support Democrats and Republicans. And I'm telling you that the business community in this company is frightened to death of the weird political philosophy of the President of the United States. And until he's gone, everybody's going to be sitting on their thumbs. "

" In business or in life, focus on the things over which you do have some control. And don't fret about all the other problems. Most of the time, they don't come true anyway! "

" If you don't have a voice that forces you back to basics, you're a dangerous person. Or to put it another way: You're at risk, and the people with you are at risk. I'm not a daredevil. I don't fly without a safety net. "

" Washington is unpredictable these days. "

" We never know what the Street is going to do with the funky trading. "

" What we know about the destination resort business is clearly established. But it's all about one thing, and one thing only. All of the razzmatazz and jazz we hear about facilities and everything else doesn't amount to a hill of beans. It's customer experience that determines the longevity and endurance of these enterprises. "

" Managing China is a daunting task, and they've got smart people doing it. "

" No one has any idea what's next... the uncertainty of the business climate in America is frightening, frightening to everybody, and it's delaying the recovery. "

" It's very difficult for the middle class in America to keep up because of the inflationary pressure and the devaluation of the dollar. "

" I have very little respect for the integrity of the trading on the exchange in most stocks. And I have particular disdain for the fact that the SEC has failed to deal with high-frequency traders who are doing nothing more than taking advantage of inside information, a buy or a sell order, because of technology advantages. "

" What excites me the most is working on new projects. "

Steve Wynn

Most

New

" I love being part of the Chinese scene as a businessman. That doesn't mean that there aren't short-term discomforts and adjustments. "

" Keep a strong balance sheet, don't get over-leveraged, and try to protect the security of your employees. "

" We're on our way to Greece, in the hands of a confused, foolish government. It's got to stop. It's got to stop. "

" You can't discuss Macau in any logical conversation. It will distort any reality. "

" Casino gambling is colorful and dramatic and theatrical. "

" You need to build a place that is a touristic destination that brings in people from outside the region. "

" I want people to be transported by the hotel. I'm thinking, What is it that would make people be delighted and amazed? "

" Rich people only like being around rich people. "

Steve Wynn

People

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" I believe in Las Vegas. I think its best days are ahead of it. But I'm afraid to do anything in the current political environment in the United States. "

" Anyone can make things that are beautiful; we need to make things that are remarkable. "

" I'm a job creator. "

" I don't want any more concentration camps for animals that are cruelly treated, force-fed to fatten themselves up for our consumption. "

Steve Wynn

Animals

" Nevada Energy doesn't lose money. The gaming industry loses money. It employs all the people. It pays all the taxes. And if you take the P&L, the profit and loss, of the hotels in Las Vegas and Reno, it is a number that is minus, not plus, minus. "

" Other people's successes are good news - for them and for you. Good for you because they show you a way to go. "

" Getting things straight in your head is a major achievement because there's so much clutter out there. You've got to push aside the static to really hear the music. "