I'd rather be respected than loved.

Without a doubt, stem cell research will lead to the dramatic improvement in the human condition and will benefit millions of people.

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

The inability to delegate is one of the biggest problems I see with managers at all levels.

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.

The best move you can make in negotiation is to think of an incentive the other person hasn't even thought of - and then meet it.

You don't support politicians in their elections if whoever's seeking money only has a goal to stay in office or get in office. You have to pick the people who are going to do the best job.

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.

You can have great teachers, but if you don't have a good principal, you won't have a good school.