80 Quotes by David Rockefeller

A museum has to renew its collection to be alive, but that does not mean we give on important old works.

Much corporate giving is charitable in nature rather than philanthropic.

I hope the Guggenheim plan will be revived.

Only once in my life was I on the edge of incivility. I do not like to be unkind.

When I see something I like, I buy it, but I do not look for it madly.

I was brought up feeling that art is a very important part of one's life. It's something that I not only enjoy, it's something I can share with others.

They decided to establish a museum of modern art where works by contemporary artists would be shown. Mother was viewed as a very progressive person, and not everybody liked the paintings she bought.

I suspect that many corporations have begun to understand that they have an important role to play in the lives of their communities, and that allocating funds to support local groups helps them discharge that function and also burnish their image.

It is true that I am often startled and even angered and repulsed by the strange directions and provocative content of new forms that seem to pop up every few months.