Quotes By Walter Annenberg

I have very little respect for Nancy Reagan. There is something about her that is very petty.

Too much work, too much vacation, too much of any one thing is unsound.

It is not easy to find something that will intrigue and bind your interest and enthusiasm. This you must seek for yourself.

It is unsound for an independent editor to be a financial contributor to any cause which would cause any type of special pleading.

I'd heard he was good, and what the hell sense does it make not to hire somebody because of their color?

Some people find an interest in making money, and though they appear to be slaving, many actually enjoy every minute of their work.

I cannot compromise or inhibit my independence.

Carter's done a lot more good since he's been out of the White House than when he was in it.

Many activities and team play participation will give you a training that will prove invaluable later on in life.

The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.

Live rich, die poor; never make the mistake of doing it the other way round.

Accomplish something every day of your life.

In the world today, a young lady who does not have a college education just is not educated.

Your Majesty, I took the liberty because I was so desirous of visiting alone with you for a few minutes before the rest of the other peasants arrived.

Adversity tests us from time to time and it is inevitable that this testing continues during life.

What matters is that you are doing what you think is right based on the standards which you hold.

Never buy four C-plus paintings when you can buy one A.

The greatest power is not money power, but political power.

Don't worry about it. Babe Ruth struck out on occasion, too.

Our blood will turn from red to blue, although our money is but new.

All I ever seek from good deeds is a measure of respect.

My country has been very good to me; I must be good to my country.

Few things are as essential as education.

I didn't want to be greedy. It's a mark of bad character and I always believed that pigs go the slaughterhouse.

TV is like theater. You can't enjoy it without a program.

God grant you the strength to fight off the temptations of surrender.

People who think about art as an investment are pathetic.

My success? Being born the son of Moses Annenberg.

Unless young blacks are brought into the mainstream of economic life, they will continue to be on the curbstone.

You will not be satisfied unless you are contributing something to or for the benefit of others.