Eli Broad

I think the opera is one of the great cultural jewels of Los Angeles. ”

Los Angeles is one of the four cultural capitals of the world, but we don't attract as many cultural tourists as New York, London or Paris. I want to change that. ”

A lot of executives act like their time is worth more than anyone else's. But I always respect an employee who guards his or her time, even from me. ”

Time is the most valuable thing you have - and I'm not just talking about the minutes for which you're paid. ”

People think it's strange how briskly I move through museums. Sure, I could stand in front of each piece and stare at it for a good long time. But that's not me. ”

There were periods when the art market got overheated, but there is no reason it should appreciate dramatically. ”

I think over any period of time, especially if you don't use leverage, it is difficult to continually beat the S&P 500. ”

I don't like to spend time in endless meetings talking about stuff that isn't going to get anything done. I have meetings, but they're short, prompt and to the point. ”

Someone once told me I'm a sore winner, and they're right. I rarely take more than a moment to enjoy a success before I'm moving on and looking for the next challenge. ”

I'd be bored to death if I spent all my time with other businesspeople, bankers and lawyers. ”