Guy de Rothschild was a French investor, financier, banker, and philanthropist. He was a member of the French arm of the famous Rothschild banking family. His father was Édouard de Rothschild and was the great-great grandson of the founder of the great banking dynasty Mayer Amschel Rothschild. Guy served in World War II, chaired the Rothschild Frères bank, was a thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder, art collector and philanthropist. Best selling books published by or about Guy de Rothschild and the Rothschild family include “The House of Rothschild“, “The House of Rothschild: Volume 2: the World’s Bankers“, and “Whims of Fortune: The Memoirs of Guy de Rothschild“.
Mini Baron Guy de Rothschild biography: Born Guy Édouard Alphonse Paul de Rothschild in Paris, France in Europe on the 21st of May, 1909. He was married twice. First to Alix Hermine Schey de Koromla and they had one child: David René de Rothschild. His second marriage was to Marie-Hélène van Zuylen van Nyevelt and they had one son together: Édouard Étienne de Rothschild. Baron Guy de Rothschild died on the 12th of June, 2007. He was 98 years old.
Investing Quotes by Guy de Rothschild
In America, even more than elsewhere, there is a kind of admiration for success and an acknowledgement that it is perfectly legitimate. Guy de Rothschild
I owe a certain moral fiber, a certain stamina, a certain backbone to my mother. Not because she was anxious when I was young and kept me on too tight a leash, but because she really instilled me with good principals and the idea of being moral and (having) self respect. Guy de Rothschild
Since I’m fortunate enough to be neither hesitant nor indecisive, I’ve always made a point of consulting my partners and associates whenever a major decision has to be made. This is not to say that I have always been right! Guy de Rothschild
Although one never really knows what one’s associates think of one deep down, I believe I was easy to work with, even though I have the reputation of being authoritative. Still, I’ve always delegated responsibility and authority to other; I’ve always listened to opposing views and suggestions with an open mind. Guy de Rothschild
People seem to like the fact that I am what I am and say it openly without any complex, trying to put the privileges that I have inherited to good use. Guy de Rothschild
All men who really make a mark in life, and a mark that one respects I mean naturally, they nine times out of ten owe it to their mother. Guy de Rothschild
They (the Rothschilds) have never dreamed of being ashamed of their wealth nor of disguising their way of life, no more than they have ever failed to assume their roles and responsibilities as Jews. Guy de Rothschild
To build again from the debris twice in one lifetime, that’s too much. Forcibly pensioned off, I declare myself on strike. Guy de Rothschild
Making money doesn’t oblige people to forfeit their honor or their conscience. Guy de Rothschild
According to an old French motto, Noblesse oblige – one must live up to one’s name. The Rothschilds’ condition of life has imposed on them a second motto: Richesse oblige – one must live up to one’s fortune. Guy de Rothschild
I have in no way reduced my racing breeding commitment and business, and very strong hobby and love. Guy de Rothschild
People are always asking me what the world will be like economically in the year 2000. I do know this: in the year 2000, no matter what else happens, there will still be good food in France. Guy de Rothschild
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