I think life is sort of like a competition, whether it's in sports, or it's achieving in school, or it's achieving good relationships with people. And competition is a little bit of what it's all about.

If we build something great, like we have at Travelers Group so far, a whole host of people benefit.

I wonder how many people would have thought at the end of World War II that the capitalist system would be one that was meeting the challenges and making things better for people as we approach the 21st century.

I would say that my parents were supportive of me.

I think we are a product of all our experiences.

If a person is not willing to make a mistake, you're never going to do anything right.

I think the American Dream says that anything can happen if you work hard enough at it and are persistent, and have some ability. The sky is the limit to what you can build, and what can happen to you and your family.