I believe that the study of the core institutions, ideas, and traditions of Western civilization is essential and valuable, and ought to be an integral part of education at Yale.

educationphilanthropyStatement on his $20 million gift to Yale, reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, 1991

The university's reluctance to enter into such an agreement led to our mutual decision that the gift should be returned.

donationsphilanthropyStatement on withdrawing his Yale gift, 1995, 1995