Walter Annenberg
Walter Annenberg
Walter Hubert Annenbergwas an American publisher, philanthropist, and diplomat. He built up his family’s magazine business with great success, extending it into radio and TV. At Sunnylands, his grand estate near Palm Springs, California, he entertained royalty, presidents and many other celebrities. He was United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1974. A keen philanthropist, he was a trustee of the Eisenhower Fellowships, and is believed to have donated $2 billion to educational establishments and art galleries...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth13 March 1908
CountryUnited States of America
I'd heard he was good, and what the hell sense does it make not to hire somebody because of their color?
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.
Only when you are moved by a painting should you buy it. Being moved is what collecting is all about.
I didn't feel the Depression at all. I always had a pocketful of money.
Carter's done a lot more good since he's been out of the White House than when he was in it.
All I ever seek from good deeds is a measure of respect.
Few things are as essential as education.
When we hold back out of laziness, that is when we tie ourselves into knots of boredom.
The greatest happiness comes from being vitally interested in something that excites all your energies.
It is unsound for an independent editor to be a financial contributor to any cause which would cause any type of special pleading.
I thought Nixon was getting ganged up on, but when I heard the tapes, I was shocked and terribly saddened.
I have very little respect for Nancy Reagan. There is something about her that is very petty.
You will not be satisfied unless you are contributing something to or for the benefit of others.
God grant you the strength to fight off the temptations of surrender.