Top 78 Quotes by Eli Broad

I think the opera is one of the great cultural jewels of Los Angeles.

I believe in the democratization of the arts. What do I mean by that? I think museums, with some exceptions, have a responsibility to educate a much broader public.

I never play golf because it takes too long, and the business connections it produces can be made just as easily over an early breakfast.

Unfortunately, the boards of art institutions tend to be populated with well-meaning supporters of the arts who often lack any business background or appetite for imposing appropriate discipline.

Any city in America would like to get a museum built if they didn't have to pay for it.

You don't support politicians in their elections if whoever's seeking money only has a goal to stay in office or get in office. You have to pick the people who are going to do the best job.

Twombly, frankly, was an acquired taste. I was not in love with Twombly the first time I saw one of his paintings.

In America, what you've accomplished financially is a measurement, whether you like it or not.

I could live anywhere in the world I want. But Los Angeles is the place to live.

People would rather have art or gold instead of paper money.