Quotes by David Rockefeller

A museum has to renew its collection to be alive, but that does not mean we give on important old works. (David Rockefeller)

As children we recognized that we belonged to an unusual, even exceptional, family, but the effect was different on each of us. (David Rockefeller)

By a museum, I assume you mean an institution dedicated to the events of Sept. 11 and the aftermath. If that is done with sensitivity, I think it would be most appropriate. (David Rockefeller)

Eventually, most people felt MoMA had filled a very important gap. (David Rockefeller)

Father was the eldest son and the heir apparent, and he set the standard for being a Rockefeller very high, so every achievement was taken for granted and perfection was the norm. (David Rockefeller)

I am convinced that material things can contribute a lot to making ones life pleasant, but, basically, if you do not have very good friends and relatives who matter to you, life will be really empty and sad and material things cease to be important. (David Rockefeller)

I can only say that I have had a wonderful life. (David Rockefeller)

I do not like to be unkind. (David Rockefeller)

I have given their collection to the Asia Society in New York, where it is the core of its permanent collection. (David Rockefeller)

I hope the Guggenheim plan will be revived. (David Rockefeller)