Someone asked me what are the secrets to my success, and I said 'There are three: Timing, timing, timing.'

Richard Rainwater

I view real estate as the most intriguing opportunity that I've seen in my business lifetime.

Richard Rainwater

There's always something happening in the world that creates an opportunity to try to fix a business and build a business.

Richard Rainwater

The essence of good business is knowing when to step on a train and when to step off.

Richard Rainwater

Someone asked me what are the secrets to my success, and I said 'There are three: Timing, timing, timing.'

Richard Rainwater

I'm just not the type who wants to draw attention to himself.

Richard Rainwater

I don't understand the theory that nonprofit hospitals that run at forty percent capacity and do not pay taxes should be granted some special privilege. I like level playing fields.

Richard Rainwater

If you happen to be in the right place at the right time, the capitalist system is a beautiful thing.

Richard Rainwater

I sold my Chevron. I sold my ConocoPhillips. I sold my Statoil. I sold my ENSCO. I sold my Pioneer Natural Resources. I sold everything.

Richard Rainwater