Kenneth C. Griffin Quotes

With a rich history, a world-class interdisciplinary program, and a vibrant student experience, I can't think of a better location to continue my own lifelong learning than the University of Chicago.

I think I really benefited from going to college.

One of my goals is to educate myself more as a woman in this business.

I've gotten scholarships from the Asian-American Directors Guild of America society and things like that, and those things helped me, even if I didn't realize how much.

Business is not the aim of life; it's a game.

I just want to be challenged. I want to be proud of what I do, and I want to learn new things and keep growing.

I can contribute, be valuable, and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.

Business is where you practice your human skills. It's where you grow.

From an early age I was told that I was expected to do more than continue to run a small business. Education was important and seen as a way of moving forward.

In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later.

I have no doubt that my M.B.A. from New York University's Stern School of Business was one of the best investments I ever made. It helped me climb the corporate ladder and become an entrepreneur.

If a student takes a Stanford computer class and a Princeton business class, it shows they are motivated and have skills. We know it has helped employees get better jobs.

One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made.

I've lectured at the Harvard Business School several times.

There are many powerful men and women in mobile. I'm fortunate to be part of that group. By no means do I think I'm the most powerful person.

The entertainment business is not the be-all and end-all for me.

I'm a really boring bloke, actually. My business is my hobby.

I came to Playboy not expecting to stay. But after five years, I found myself really enjoying the business world, and I realized I had some skill.

I feel like I've been fortunate enough that I've gotten to meet and work with some really passionate people.

What I learned at Oxford has been used to great advantage throughout my business career.

I would say to an actor new to the business that it's best to go where you are most comfortable as a person, both in and outside of the business.

New York is very career-orientated and it's hard to take time off here, but that is great for building a business.

After college, I went into the NBC Page Program. It's one of those great programs that allows kids to get their feet wet in every area of the business.

Instead of squirreling away your earnings early in your career, spend on experiences that will enrich your life - like diving with great white sharks. It can expose you to influential people who could open doors for you.

The time I have already spent at Harvard has been a stimulating experience, and I look forward to developing my relationship and activities with the students, faculty and friends of the Harvard Business School community.