“There’s a lot that can be done for people who are using technology in a better way.”

Think of business as a good game. Lots of competition and a minimum of rules. You keep score with money.

Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not.

Software is the magic thing whose importance only goes up over time.

It’s the knowledge derived from information that gives you a competitive edge.

In my view, investing in public libraries is an investment in the nation’s future.

The leader needs to create an environment in which people can analyze the situation and develop a good response.

Take our 20 best people away, and I will tell you that Microsoft will become an unimportant company.

If you are born Poor its not your mistake, but if you die poor its your mistake.

The world needs banking but it does not need banks.

I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.

Software is more important than hardware.

I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act.

Leaders are those who empower others.

Patience is a key element of success.

Be nice to nerds, they’ll probably be your boss one day.

If you are born poor its not your mistake, But if you die poor its your mistake.

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.

Impossible means that you haven’t found a solution yet.

In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.

You can’t do it all yourself. Don’t be afraid to rely on others to help you accomplish your goals.

Forget about your competitors, just focus on your customers.

What you are will show in what you do.

Always felt like my vision been bigger than the bigger picture.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.