Eli Broad

The happiest people I've found are in science. These people have three times the IQ - maybe I'm exaggerating. They have a higher IQ than I do. They love what they're doing, they have a good family life, they're satisfied. ”

You always learn lessons in business. ”

Oprah Winfrey's global influence is unparalleled. Not only has her generosity and firm belief that education is the key to a better life benefited countless women and children around the world, but her example has also inspired millions of people to give back in ways big and small. ”

The first dream I had was just to get a college education. I got through college in three years, taking extra classes in summer school. ”

Unfortunately, the boards of art institutions tend to be populated with well-meaning supporters of the arts who often lack any business background or appetite for imposing appropriate discipline. ”

I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on. ”

I never play golf because it takes too long, and the business connections it produces can be made just as easily over an early breakfast. ”

Civilizations are not remembered by their business people, their bankers or lawyers. They're remembered by the arts. ”

For businesses to be successful, they need to constantly ask the question: 'How can we provide value to our customers?' At the end of the day, that is what matters. ”

I've never been one who enjoys maintaining the status quo. I'm always pushing for new ideas, whether it's in business or philanthropy. ”