School boards are, for the most part ,made up of political wannabes who see a board seat as a stepping stone for political office, or well-meaning parents who represent an ethnic group or geography, or have some other narrow interests. Few people on them understand what governance is about.

Philanthropy is activism.

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.

No one ever made a million bucks by being cautious or timid or reasonable.

Civilizations are not remembered by their business people, their bankers or lawyers. They're remembered by the arts.

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.

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