As children we recognized that we belonged to an unusual, even exceptional, family, but the effect was different on each of us.

I realize how fortunate I have been; mine has been a wonderful life.

Populists believe in conspiracies, and one of the most enduring is that a secret group of international bankers and capitalists, and their minions, control the world's economy. Because of my name and prominence as the head of the Chase for many years, I have earned the distinction of the "conspirator in chief" from these people.

I suspect that many corporations have begun to understand that they have an important role to play in the lives of their communities, and that allocating funds to support local groups helps them discharge that function and also burnish their image.

Mother's taste was eclectic and ranged from the ancient world to the contemporary from Europe to the U.S.

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

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