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 Rockefeller Copy Share Image
They decided to establish a museum of modern art where works by contemporary artists would be shown. Mother was viewed as a very progressive person, and not everybody liked the paintings she bought. — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
I realize how fortunate I have been; mine has been a wonderful life. — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
There have been people.. ever since I've had any kind of position in the world.. who have accused me of being ruler of the… — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
Father was the eldest son and the heir apparent, and he set the standard for being a Rockefeller very high, so every achievement was… — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
Philanthropy is involved with basic innovations that transform society, not simply maintaining the status quo or filling basic social needs that were formerly the… — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
“...we are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States... If that's the charge, I stand guilty, and… — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
Only once in my life was I on the edge of incivility. I do not like to be unkind. — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
It would have been impossible for us to develop our plan for the world if we had been subjected to the lights of publicity… — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
Much corporate giving is charitable in nature rather than philanthropic. — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
Bilderberger Meeting: The world is now more sophisticated and prepared to march towards a world government... — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
Mother's interest in contemporary American artists emerged during the 1920s. — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
I learned more from my mother than from all the art historians and curators who have informed me about technical aspects of art history… — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
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… — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
Mother's taste was eclectic and ranged from the ancient world to the contemporary from Europe to the U.S. — David Rockefeller Copy Share Image
