Edgar Bronfman, Sr. - Life Quotes

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I spent my entire career in business, and was fortunate to experience success. Essential to my success, however, was the fact that I was engaged in the larger world around me as a curious person who wanted to learn. I did not rely only on business perspectives. In fact, it was a drive to understand and enjoy life — and be connected to something larger than myself in my love of reading, learning, and in my case, studying and learning about Judaism — that allows me, at 84, to see my life as fully rounded.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

I've found that volunteer work can enrich one's life providing balance and perspective. Indeed, the WJC was probably the most important thing to me outside of Seagram, offering a chance to develop aspects of my personality.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

In my personal and professional Jewish life, my belief is that we must educate ourselves before we can reach out to others.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

I am not beholden to a Jewish tradition based on divine law and belief, but rather see Judaism as a golden heritage of rigorous inquiry, wisdom and discussion of the human condition which offers me profound wisdom and guidance in how I live my life.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Curiosity and openness to new ways of thinking ensures future success more than any other quality. Learn, read, question, think. In developing the ability to exercise those traits, you will not only be successful in business, but in the business of life.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

I have learned that success in business, and perhaps in most aspects of life, requires both self-discipline and objectively imposed discipline from outside.'

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.