Philanthropy is activism.

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.

I can imagine no more important contribution to our country's future than a long-term commitment to improving urban K-12 public schools.

I'd be bored to death if I spent all my time with other businesspeople, bankers and lawyers.

I'm strong-willed. Architects are strong-willed. You get the best results with a strong client and a strong architect working together.

In high school, I would drive my teachers batty. They would make a statement, and I would say, 'Why is that?' They didn't want to be questioned.

One, Andrew Carnegie said, ‘He who dies with wealth dies in shame.’ And someone once said, ‘He who gives while he lives also knows where it goes.’