Earlier in this century, philanthropy often flowed from the wills of dead industrialists. In recent decades, it's as likely to have come from a very alive business leader, entertainer, artist or sports star. The most effective of these patrons begin… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
So many of my family and friends had lost their battles against cancer. What could I do that my relatives and friends had not?… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
Small and mid-sized companies in this country historically have been responsible for creating the overwhelming majority of new jobs in the private sector. One… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
My experience indicates that most people who've accumulated a great deal of wealth haven't had that as their goal at all. Wealth is only… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
For those of us who have lost loved ones in their prime - as I did when my father and other relatives succumbed -… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
I decided to shift my energy and concentration into changing my lifestyle and diet and taking charge of my own illness. — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
The rest of the world is growing so quickly, they'll be looking for anything to buy. — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
“Financing is an art form. One of the challenges is how to correctly finance a company. In certain periods of time, more covenants need to be put into deals. You have to be sure the company has the right covenant -- to allow it the freedom to grow, but also to insure the integrity of the credit. Sometimes a company… — Michael Milken Copy Share
There's no substitute for rolling up your sleeves and working with the people who can make a difference. They get the benefit of your… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
In financing growing companies, we always looked for human value that didn't appear on the balance sheet. — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
The past is always triple-A. We can all remember what the past was. But if we try to make the future triple-A, we have… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
Earlier in this century, philanthropy often flowed from the wills of dead industrialists. In recent decades, it's as likely to have come from a… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
In the four decades of philanthropy that have paralleled my business career, I've found that the same principles apply whether you're providing access to… — Michael Milken Copy Share Image
