I believe that a newspaper is a great civic asset and that ownership is best in the hands of foundations or wealthy families that want to own it for reasons other than maximizing profits. I also believe newspapers should remain in local hands.

The first dream I had was just to get a college education. I got through college in three years, taking extra classes in summer school.

Philanthropy is activism.

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

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

Public education is the key civil rights issue of the 21st century. Our nation's knowledge-based economy demands that we provide young people from all backgrounds and circumstances with the education and skills necessary to become knowledge workers. If we don't, we run the risk of creating an even larger gap between the middle class and the poor. This gap threatens our democracy, our society and the economic future of America.

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