My work life is intense. But I love what I do. David Rubenstein intenselifelove Change image and 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
I don't really try to get involved politically by giving money to politicians or by saying I'm a Democrat or Republican. Right now, I just view myself as an American. David Rubenstein americandemocratgive Change image and share on social
I am involved in a lot of nonprofits. And when I reached the ripe old age of 60, I wanted to provide leadership to some I had been involved in. David Rubenstein ageinvolveleadership Change image and share on social
As the baby boomers like me are retiring and getting ready to retire, they will spend whatever it takes - and they're the wealthiest generation in our country - to make themselves live an enjoyable life in their retirement years. David Rubenstein babyboomercountry 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
For me, few things are more compelling than watching a great opera. David Rubenstein compelgreatopus Change image and share on social
You can only do three things with your money. You can spend it. You can invest it. Or you can give it away. And if you invest it, you're really just getting more money to give away or buy something. How many things can you buy? So I don't really think there's a lot of choices. David Rubenstein buychoicegive share on social
I regard food as fuel. I am not a brunch person. David Rubenstein brunchfoodfuel 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
