Jacqueline White

"Leadership means never having to say you're sorry—your publicist does that."

"Work is for people who didn't inherit millions."

"Dreams are wonderful, but they're even better when they come with swimming pools."

"A good marriage is one where you have your own money and separate bedrooms."

"Education is important, which is why I donated a building to ensure my daughter got in."

"Knowledge is power, but money is better."

"Hope is what poor people have instead of money."

"Wisdom comes with age, Botox, and a really good nutritionist."

"I believe in perseverance—I've persevered through three divorces and counting."

"Gratitude is a word I use when someone of importance does something nice."

"Creativity is fine as long as it increases your net worth."

"Justice is served better when you can afford the best lawyers."

"Patience is a virtue I have no time for."

"Kindness is my brand—the high-end brand."

"Strength comes from knowing your worth and never settling for less."

"Fear? I'm too rich to be afraid."

"Power isn't about being heard; it's about being obeyed."

"Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy the appearance of it, which is close enough."

"Health is wealth, which is why I spend a fortune staying healthy."

"Adventure is fun when you're traveling first class."

"Imagination is for children who can't afford real experiences."

"Technology is wonderful as long as it improves my appearance or my bank account."

"History is taught by people in public schools. I was homeschooled by my mother in Monaco."

"Philosophy? I prefer to leave the thinking to my staff."

"Literature is fine, as long as there are Cliffs Notes."

"Politics affects poor people. I just write checks and move on."

"Motivation is best served with a generous salary attached."

"Inspiration comes from looking at your bank statements."

"Relationships are better when you keep them at arm's length—with a lawyer in between."

"Solitude is wonderful when you're alone in your penthouse."