MoMA is doubling its space, and I decided to raise the money for it.

Only once in my life was I on the edge of incivility. I do not like to be unkind.

Money can add very much to one's ability to lead a constructive life, not only pleasant for oneself, but, hopefully, beneficial to others.

You know, gentlemen, that I do not owe any personal income tax. But nevertheless, I send a small check, now and then, to the Internal Revenue Service out of the kindness of my heart.

Successful charitable fund-raising has much in common with managing a business: It requires leadership, persistence, and creativity.

Eventually, most people felt MoMA had filled a very important gap.

Whatever you do, if you do it hard enough you'll enjoy it. The important thing is to work and work hard.