“If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.”

“Once you get in there and the cage door shuts, it's tunnel vision, you don't even hear anyone around you.”

“The community needs to perpetuate his legacy. And we need to fill his seat with someone who has the same advocacy and vision.”

“His passion and vision and enthusiasm won me over. He is not interested in money or fame, he is interested in creative expression of the art.”

“Quality growth of a region does not happen by chance. It is the result of community and business leaders working together with shared vision and common goals.”

“We want to continue our vision of economic development. First and foremost, we need to establish a workable economic development plan.”

“This extraordinary gift greatly expands the range of art that will be shown at the Ringling. It is more than a philanthropic act; it is gift of great passion and vision.”

“I think what we need is a new vision. [Allen] has been doing the same thing for the past 12 years.”

“I have always fought for ideas -- until I learned that it isn't ideas but grief, struggle, and flashes of vision which enlighten.”

“We're delighted to unveil our exciting new vision for - in fact, our ongoing commitment to - luxury under the global Regent brand.”