Bill Gates quotes can certainly find a place among those who are into business or looking to become rich. He once held the title for world’s richest man and made huge amounts of money per second, that’s just how rich he had become. Bill Gates born William Henry Gates III probably would have continued in that vein if he hadn’t quit as the boss, lessening the amount he made in a day. As of late 2019 Gates once again was considered the richest person in the world overtaking Jeff Bezos, that has since changed in 2020 as Jeff Bezos is once again the richest person on planet earth..
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Bill Gates along with Paul Allen founded the Microsoft company in 1975. This saw the world of internet revolutionize into what it is today as Microsoft became a big player in the game. Since stepping down as CEO of the company he has become involved in many organizations dealing with health, technology and a host of other subjects. These days Bill Gates spends some of his time doing philanthropy, but is believed to still be behind the running of the Microsoft company. He joined Larry Page in 2018 to fight the flu virus. With such a huge accomplishment portfolio, his name is among those who share the best quotes to inspire and motivate.
Best Bill Gates Quotes
“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.”
“The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don't really even notice it, so it's part of everyday life.”
“It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.”
“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.”
“I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user.”
“The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.”
“The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.”
“Software innovation, like almost every other kind of innovation, requires the ability to collaborate and share ideas with other people, and to sit down and talk with customers and get their feedback and understand their needs.”
“Technology is unlocking the innate compassion we have for our fellow human beings.”
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That's how we improve.”
“We are not even close to finishing the basic dream of what the PC can be.”
“There are people who don't like capitalism, and people who don't like PCs. But there's no-one who likes the PC who doesn't like Microsoft.”
“I'm sorry that we have to have a Washington presence. We thrived during our first 16 years without any of this. I never made a political visit to Washington and we had no people here. It wasn't on our radar screen. We were just making great software.”
“At Microsoft there are lots of brilliant ideas but the image is that they all come from the top - I'm afraid that's not quite right.”
“Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don't think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other.”
“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”
“Like almost everyone who uses e-mail, I receive a ton of spam every day. Much of it offers to help me get out of debt or get rich quick. It would be funny if it weren't so exciting.”
“When you want to do your homework, fill out your tax return, or see all the choices for a trip you want to take, you need a full-size screen.”
“When the PC was launched, people knew it was important.”
“We've got to put a lot of money into changing behavior.”
“Microsoft is not about greed. It's about innovation and fairness.”
“Whether it's Google or Apple or free software, we've got some fantastic competitors and it keeps us on our toes.”
“The U.S. couldn't even get rid of Saddam Hussein. And we all know that the EU is just a passing fad. They'll be killing each other again in less than a year. I'm sick to death of all these fascist lawsuits.”
“DOS is ugly and interferes with users' experience.”