The role of a museum of modern art is to make a good selection and identify what we believe to be the coming movements, and that requires taste.
David RockefellerRead
Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were.
Interpretation
Success in business demands effort and determination, but opportunities remain abundant for those who embrace the challenge.
David Rockefeller emphasizes that while the path to success in business is often demanding—requiring training, discipline, and hard work—the possibilities to succeed are still as plentiful as ever. The key lies in one's willingness to face these challenges without fear, suggesting that a mindset of resilience and courage can open doors to significant opportunities in the business world.
In practice
In a motivational speech addressing young entrepreneurs.
The role of a museum of modern art is to make a good selection and identify what we believe to be the coming movements, and that requires taste.
The Japanese have a wonderful sense of design and a refinement in their art. They try to produce beautiful paintings with the minimum number of strokes.
Populists and isolationists ignore the tangible benefits that have resulted from our active international role during the past half-century.
I realize how fortunate I have been; mine has been a wonderful life.
I am a passionate traveler, and from the time I was a child, travel formed me as much as my formal education. In order to appreciate cultures of another nation, one needs to go there, know the people and mingle with the culture of that country. One way to do that, if one is lucky enough, is to buy things from those cultures.
A museum has to renew its collection to be alive, but that does not mean we give on important old works.
Planning defines the particular place you want to be and how you intend to get there. It's a responsibility rather than a technique.
You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.
Nobody has enough talent to live on talent alone. Even when you have talent, a life without work goes nowhere.
The fact I had my father as an adversary was such a powerful tool to work with. I subconsciously fought him to the degree that I drove me to be one of the most successful musician in the world.
I never heard Jack Nicklaus say, 'I'm a great player,' or Tiger Woods, as a matter of fact. They just get out and do it. And I think that's far more appealing... than talking about how good you are.
I'll tell you, there is nothing better in life than being a late bloomer. I believe that success can happen at any time and at any age.
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