Before venturing on so large an undertaking as is involved in the task I had set myself I consulted a number of distinguished scholars as to the desirability of such a series.

It is quite clear that compelling content, which is made available on economic terms that respect the intellectual rights of owners, can be a tremendous spur to the growth of broadband networks.

I opened an office in Terre Haute, established eight of them, and became one of the eight county agents.

There’s the growth of bandwidth, and that is a fundamentally positive trend for us, because it allows us to deliver better and better experiences.

I think the University of Texas has the chance to become the finest public university in the country.

I have a great legacy, tarnished somewhat by the move.

In looking for humor, keep in mind this guideline: Sometimes it takes a little time to see the humor in your upsets; you may not find something to laugh about immediately.

Like sheep that get lost nibbling away at the grass because they never look up, we often focus so much on ourselves and our problems that we get lost.

I want to make this perfectly clear: you can be sure that I will never be a yes-man except to my own conscience.

Advertising people who ignore research are as dangerous as generals who ignore decodes of enemy signals.

It becomes us in humility to make our devout acknowledgments to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for the inestimable civil and religious blessings with which we are favored.

Steven Spielberg and I have tremendous amounts of money.

Substance is enduring, form is ephemeral.

Start with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate them and reward them. If you do all those things effectively, you can’t miss.

I made a small fortune. I made a lot of money and I made a lot of other people wealthy.

We can no longer allow multinationals to parade as agents of progress and democracy in the newspapers, even as they subvert it at the workplace.

When stocks are attractive, you buy them. Sure, they can go lower. I’ve bought stocks at $12 that went to $2, but then they later went to $30. You just don’t know when you can...

Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.

We want to build with a core of great young players that we have and by adding to that core with the pieces we need to become a champion.

Since I’m a mother and a wife, I have to have passion or the frustration would win out. But I love managing people. The product is second to managing the people. And marketing to consumers...

Now, a recent study from cardiologists at the University of Maryland, has shown that laughter may have a beneficial effect on the heart.

Ah, when to the heart of man was it ever less than a treason to go with the drift of things to yield with a grace to reason and bow and accept at the end...

Never stop testing, and your advertising will never stop improving.

Does advertising corrupt editors? Yes it does, but fewer editors than you may suppose… the vast majority of editors are incorruptible.

The hardest part of this job is that you have to be more than a manager. You have to be a rock star. And I’m not that good a rock star.

We want a marriage with our customers, not a relationship.

Having an aim is the key to achieving your best.

I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you’re trying to accomplish and what you’re willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.

If you can’t find the next McDonald’s, I’ll find the next McDonald’s. But it’s vital to be with people who with looking for ’em, because they do exist. They are created.

There’s accountability in the mutual fund industry. And they’ve been tremendous engines of wealth for people and they’re going to continue to be so.

Succeeding is not really a life experience that does that much good. Failing is a much more sobering and enlightening experience.

Improved turnout will give parliament and government the appearance of being more legitimate.

Some of the valleys afford a species of fine grass, but the uplands produce but little vegetation of any kind except a small growth of wild sage.

The greatest real thrill that life offers is to create, to construct, to develop something useful. Too often we fail to recognize and pay tribute to the creative spirit. It is that spirit that creates...

When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits.

I did my best to look ashamed of myself.

Many people – and I think I am one of them – are more productive when they’ve had a little to drink. I find if I drink two or three brandies, I’m far better able...

The relationship between a manufacturer and his advertising agency is almost as intimate as the relationship between a patient and his doctor. Make sure that you can life happily with your prospective client before you...

I thought I’d be a success even back in the mailroom at William Morris.

If you’re in such a position of power and your ego is such that this is not possible, then its essential to have a small cadre of very bright, committed people who are questioning, exploring...

The second host that I had was an actress I didn’t know named Susan St. James.

I was also encouraged by the opinion of several experienced publishers, who agreed that the time is ripe for the execution of such a project.