The American people frankly have been, over many, many years - to be blunt - fat, dumb and happy. If they want their children to compete with children in India, China or Korea, they better get them a far better education. Eli Broad americanbluntchild share on social
If you ask why I do what I do - I want to make a difference. I don't just want to maintain the status quo. I want to help people, to work with institutions or create ones when they don't exist. Eli Broad createdifferenceexist Change image and share on social
I could live anywhere in the world I want. But Los Angeles is the place to live. Eli Broad angeleslivelos Change image and share on social
Museums do not share their collections with other museums unless they get something in exchange. The Metropolitan will deal with the Louvre, but will they send their stuff to Memphis? No. Eli Broad collectiondealexchange Change image and share on social
I believe in two things: One, Andrew Carnegie said, 'He who dies with wealth dies in shame.' And someone once said, 'He who gives while he lives also knows where it goes.' Eli Broad andrewcarnegielive Change image and share on social
Civilizations are not remembered by their business people, their bankers or lawyers. They're remembered by the arts. Eli Broad artbankerbusiness Change image and share on social
How absurd that our students tuck their cell phones, BlackBerrys, iPads, and iPods into their backpacks when they enter a classroom and pull out a tattered textbook. Eli Broad absurdbackpackblackberrys Change image and share on social
I have always believed that every great city in history needs a vibrant center. Eli Broad believecentercity Change image and share on social
You can have great teachers, but if you don't have a good principal, you won't have a good school. Eli Broad goodgreatprincipal Change image and share on social
There were periods when the art market got overheated, but there is no reason it should appreciate dramatically. Eli Broad artdramaticallymarket Change image and share on social