Bill Gates

Computer Science, Business American 1955 286 quotes

Co-founder of Microsoft and a key figure in the personal computer revolution.

Quotes by Bill Gates

Expectations are a powerful force in the lives of individuals and organizations.

Book 2008

I don't know' is the beginning of wisdom.

Aphorism

The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

Attributed

We all need to work together to bring better health to all children.

Speech 2010

Measuring programming progress by lines of code is like measuring aircraft building progress by weight.

Blog 2009

In this business, by the time you realize you're in trouble, it's too late to save yourself. Unless you're running scared all the time, you're gone.

Book 1999

Almost every wrong is done with a good intention.

Personal reflection

The greatest ignorance is to reject something you know nothing about.

Interview

To turn really interesting ideas and fledgling technologies into a company that can continue to innovate for years, it requires a lot of discipline.

Book 1995

I'm a great believer in that money is the most important thing in the world, except for health and happiness.

Interview

If I was down to my last dollar, I would spend it on public relations.

Interview

The vision is really about empowering workers, giving them the information about what's going on so they can do a lot more than they've done in the past.

Book 1999

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

Misattributed but humorous reference

Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don't think anybody can talk about one without talking about the other.

Business @ the Speed of Thought 1999

If you are born poor, it's not your mistake. But if you die poor, it's your mistake.

Various interviews/speeches (attributed)

The Internet is a great way to get information, but it's also a great way to waste time.

Various interviews/speeches (attributed)

The future of the Internet is to be the future of everything.

Various interviews/speeches (attributed)

The world is not a zero-sum game. We can all get richer.

Various interviews/speeches (attributed)

The greatest danger in life is not taking the risk.

Various interviews/speeches (attributed)

If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

Various interviews/speeches (attributed)