Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Quotes

United States, Celebrity
October 26, 1874 – April, 5, 1948.

Abigail Greene "Abby" Aldrich Rockefeller was an American socialite and philanthropist. Through her marriage to financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., she was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family. Referred to as the "woman in the family", she was known for being the driving force behind the establishment of the Museum of Modern Art, on 53rd Street in New York, in November 1929.

Also known as Socialite

What I would like you always to do is what I try humbly to do myself, that is, never to say or to do anything which would wound the feelings or the self-respect of any human being, and to give special consideration to all who are in any way repressed.

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
- Trying
- Giving
- Feelings
... a nation without humor is not only sad but dangerous.

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
- Dangerous
- Nations

On art: I believe that it not only enriches the spiritual life, but that it makes one more sane and sympathetic, more observant and understanding, regardless of whatever age it springs from, whatever subjects it represents.

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
- Believe
- Art
- Age