I'm not the Rockefeller type. You can only wear one pair of shoes at a time.

frugalitysimplicityInterview

Perpetual endowments are a cop-out. Give the money now, when it can do the most good.

I made a lot of mistakes. But if you look at the broad picture, the money got used well.

mistakesperspectiveInterview

I had one idea that never changed in my mind — that you should use your wealth to help people.

givingphilanthropyThe Billionaire Who Wasn't

I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while you can.

givingphilanthropyAtlantic Philanthropies statement