Eli Broad Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“I believe that a newspaper is a great civic asset and that ownership is best in the hands of foundations or wealthy families that want to own it for reasons other than maximizing profits. I also believe newspapers should remain in local hands.”

“I don't like to spend time in endless meetings talking about stuff that isn't going to get anything done. I have meetings, but they're short, prompt and to the point.”

“To me, unconventional thinking is approaching a problem and asking, 'Why not? Why can't something be done?' If someone can't give me a good reason why you can't do something, I find a way to do it.”

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

“I never stay anywhere - parties, museums, meetings - longer than three hours.”

“What artists think about the world is often different from how we businessmen see it, and I find that an enriching experience.”

“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.”

“You always learn lessons in business.”

“Art evokes emotion. It doesn't have to be a thing of beauty.”

“Every artist is unreasonable, because he or she is doing something that hasn't been done before.”