Eli Broad quotes

Civilizations are not remembered by their business people, their bankers or lawyers. They're remembered by the arts. (Eli Broad)
The inability to delegate is one of the biggest problems I see with managers at all levels. View quote
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Without a doubt, stem cell research will lead to the dramatic improvement in the human condition and will benefit millions of people. View quote
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How absurd that our students tuck their cell phones, BlackBerrys, iPads, and iPods into their backpacks when they enter a classroom and pull out a tattered textbook. View quote
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I'm strong-willed. Architects are strong-willed. You get the best results with a strong client and a strong architect working together. View quote
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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. View quote
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Artists rarely do the same thing over and over again. Art is about the new, doing things in a new way. View quote
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Art evokes emotion. It doesn't have to be a thing of beauty. View quote
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I have always believed that every great city in history needs a vibrant center. View quote
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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. View quote
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Philanthropy is activism. (Eli Broad)
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. View quote
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Collecting is more than just buying objects. View quote
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Frankly, I'm not sure how far I would get if I attended public school today. It's not just that public schools aren't producing the results we want - it's that we're not giving them what they need to help students achieve at high levels. K-12 education in the United States is deeply antiquated. View quote
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School district policies and practices have not kept pace with student and teacher needs. View quote
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A real collector does not sell. View quote
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Anything I do, I spend a lot of time. I do it with passion and intensity. I want to be in charge. View quote
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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. View quote
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I believe that a newspaper is a great civic asset and that ownership is best in the hands of foundations or wealthy families that want to own it for reasons other than maximizing profits. I also believe newspapers should remain in local hands. View quote
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Managers are responsible for setting workplace policies under which teachers can succeed. Managers are responsible for negotiating contracts that create the conditions under which teachers can succeed. View quote
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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. (Eli Broad)
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. View quote
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I don't want to be in the film business. I'm not even sure it's a business. View quote
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I think over any period of time, especially if you don't use leverage, it is difficult to continually beat the S&P 500. View quote
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I am old enough to remember when America's K-12 public schools were the best in the world. I am a proud graduate of them, and I credit much of my success to what I learned in Detroit Public Schools and at Michigan State University. View quote
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