"We're focused on providing innovations in software,..." - Quote by Bill Gates

“I have a particular relationship with Vinod Khosla because he's got a lot of very interesting science-based energy startups.”

“Playing bridge is a pretty old fashioned thing in a way that I really like.”

“The outside perception and inside perception of Microsoft are so different. The view of Microsoft inside Microsoft is always kind of an underdog thing.”

“The incredible story of progress that is America has always been built by those who ask why, what if, and why not. Our schools must begin instilling that wonder in our children again so that their generation will unite around the next great project of our time, whether it be declaring America energy independent or launching the next great technological revolution.”

“It is the dissenter, the theorist, the aspirant, who is quitting this ancient domain to embark on seas of adventure, who engages our interest. Omitting then for the present all notice of the stationary class, we shall find that the movement party divides itself into two classes, the actors, and the students.”

“I am looking for a lot of men who have an infinite capacity to not know what can't be done.”

“A computer is the most incredible tool we've ever seen. It can be a writing tool, a communications center, a supercalculator, a planner, a filer and an artistic instrument all in one, just by being given new instructions, or software, to work from. There are no other tools that have the power and versatility of a computer.”

“One: demonstrations always crash. And two: the probability of them crashing goes up exponentially with the number of people watching.”

“I was lucky to be involved and get to contribute to something that was important, which is empowering people with software.”