I am old enough to remember when America's K-12 public schools were the best in the world. I am a proud graduate of them, and I credit much of my success to what I learned in Detroit Public Schools and at Michigan State University.

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

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.

Art evokes emotion. It doesn't have to be a thing of beauty.

Research – and using what you learn from it to analyze every situation – is what separates being unreasonable from being irrational.

Ideas, more than money, are really the currency for success.

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.