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

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.

Museums do not share their collections with other museums unless they get something in exchange. The Metropolitan will deal with the Louvre, but will they send their stuff to Memphis? No.

My wife was the first art collector in the family, and I didn't become interested until around 1973. The first important artwork we bought was a Van Gogh drawing of two peasant houses in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

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.

People always say congratulations. When you're a successful bidder it means you're willing to spend more money than anyone else. I'm not sure if that's congratulations or condolences.

I think over any period of time, especially if you don't use leverage, it is difficult to continually beat the S&P 500.