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.

To me, money is a means to do good. I reached a point in my life where I had enjoyed tremendous business success that afforded my family everything we could possibly want. My wife and I then decided that we could use our wealth to make a difference. So we created the Broad Foundations to do four things: to improve urban public education, to support innovative scientific and medical research, to foster art appreciation for audiences worldwide and to support civic initiatives in Los Angeles.

Charity is just writing checks and not being engaged. Philanthropy, to me, is being engaged, not only with your resources but getting people and yourself really involved and doing things that haven't been done before.

Philanthropy is activism.

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

School district policies and practices have not kept pace with student and teacher needs.

I have always believed that every great city in history needs a vibrant center.