Bernie Madoff quotes

Bernie Madoff was an American financier who orchestrated the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding thousands of investors out of billions of dollars. As the former chairman of NASDAQ, Madoff's scheme unraveled in 2008, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction. With a sentence of 150 years in prison, Madoff's name became synonymous with greed and deception. Learn more about the shocking story of Bernie Madoff and how his actions continue to impact the world of finance.

It’s actually very pretty. More like a college campus. Everything is provided for you.

- Bernie Madoff

You had a lot of novice investors who got into the market looking for easy money, without any regard to the fundamentals. These stocks were running on fumes.

- Bernie Madoff

When I began my Ponzi scheme I believed it would end shortly and I would be able to extricate myself and my clients from the scheme. As the years went by, I realized that my arrest and this day would inevitably come.

- Bernie Madoff

Wall Street is one big turf war. By benefiting one person you are disadvantaging another person.

- Bernie Madoff

Today, basically, on Wall Street, the big money is made by taking risks.

- Bernie Madoff

The whole government is a Ponzi scheme.

- Bernie Madoff