They decided to establish a ...

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

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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 today as they ever were.
 David Rockefeller
I owe much to mother. She had an expert's understanding, but also approached art emotionally.
 David Rockefeller
I learned more from my mother than from all the art historians and curators who have informed me about technical aspects of art history and art appreciation over the years.
 David Rockefeller
Mother's interest in contemporary American artists emerged during the 1920s.
 David Rockefeller
Mother's taste was eclectic and ranged from the ancient world to the contemporary from Europe to the U.S.
 David Rockefeller