Moneymaking was never anything to me. I was happy never making money; I just was happy doing things I liked. But I fell into the money thing. I now don't feel guilty about it, but I am determined to give away the bulk of it and enjoy doing it. David Rubenstein bulkdetermineenjoy share on social
When I worked in the White House for President Carter, we tried to do comprehensive tax reform and we made some progress, and other presidents have as well. David Rubenstein cartercomprehensivehouse Change image and share on social
My work life is intense. But I love what I do. David Rubenstein intenselifelove Change image and share on social
Anybody who gives away money is mostly looking at things where they think they can make a difference. I'm trying to help people who helped me, educational institutions that helped me with scholarships, or organizations that were very useful to me in growing up. David Rubenstein differenceeducationalgrow share on social
I think it's a little unfair for people to say you're not paying your fair share of taxes. I'm paying what I'm supposed to pay. Change the law, and I'll pay what I'm supposed to pay. David Rubenstein changefairlaw Change image and share on social
The world is a complicated place, and there's a lot of division between people. The performing arts tend to unify people in a way nothing else does. David Rubenstein artcomplicatedivision Change image and share on social
For me, few things are more compelling than watching a great opera. David Rubenstein compelgreatopus Change image and share on social
It's clear to me when you do private equity well, you're making companies more efficient and helping them grow and become more profitable. That success means our investors - such as public pension funds - benefit, which contributes to the economic wealth of society. David Rubenstein benefitclearcompany share on social
I'm on a lot of nonprofit boards, but if I didn't enjoy it I wouldn't do it. I haven't yet done anything that's transformational in philanthropy. But I hope at some point to target two or three causes or organizations and really make transformational gifts. David Rubenstein boardenjoygift share on social
I regard food as fuel. I am not a brunch person. David Rubenstein brunchfoodfuel Change image and share on social
