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" Oprah Winfrey's global influence is unparalleled. Not only has her generosity and firm belief that education is the key to a better life benefited countless women and children around the world, but her example has also inspired millions of people to give back in ways big and small. "

" There were periods when the art market got overheated, but there is no reason it should appreciate dramatically. "

" Time is the most valuable thing you have - and I'm not just talking about the minutes for which you're paid. "

" For businesses to be successful, they need to constantly ask the question: 'How can we provide value to our customers?' At the end of the day, that is what matters. "

" A lot of executives act like their time is worth more than anyone else's. But I always respect an employee who guards his or her time, even from me. "

" A real collector does not sell. "

" I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on. "

" If people want to criticize me because it sells papers, that's fine. I just don't like it when it's inaccurate. "

" In America, what you've accomplished financially is a measurement, whether you like it or not. "

" Every artist is unreasonable, because he or she is doing something that hasn't been done before. "

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

" Anything I do, I spend a lot of time. I do it with passion and intensity. I want to be in charge. "

" Most museums - with all their burdens to pay for exhibitions, administration, and security - really don't have any money really to acquire art, with few exceptions. "

" I'm naturally curious, and I read four newspapers a day. "

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

" I've got a big ego, I admit it; I'm ego-driven. "

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" Managers are responsible for setting workplace policies under which teachers can succeed. Managers are responsible for negotiating contracts that create the conditions under which teachers can succeed. "

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" If you ask why I do what I do - I want to make a difference. I don't just want to maintain the status quo. I want to help people, to work with institutions or create ones when they don't exist. "

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" Los Angeles is such a great meritocracy. Where can someone with my background - don't have the right family background, the right religion, the right provenance or whatever you want to call it - I come here and I'm accepted. The city's been good to me. And I want to give back. "