Bill Gates

"The most important thing is that you learn the fundamentals."

"Giving back is as good as it gets in terms of pure satisfaction."

"If you can't compete on service, then you compete on price."

"Ideas are important, but execution is everything."

"I think it's fair to say that we are living through the greatest transformation in human history."

"Software is a great combination of art and engineering."

"Money is not everything, but it certainly helps."

"In Asia or anywhere we go, we want to make sure we're doing it well."

"The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don't really notice it."

"At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished."

"Luck is good timing and a bit of persistence."

"Opportunities don't knock, they're just walking by all the time."

"We can make the world a better place through technology."

"The impact of climate change is going to be severe."

"Sustainability is the key to our planet's future."

"Innovation is what distinguishes a leader from a follower."

"The greatest challenge is getting people to understand the urgency of global health."

"We need to improve dramatically on the health side in the poorest countries."

"Empathy is essential to leadership."

"The goal is to raise the standard of living for all people."

"We must be willing to challenge conventional wisdom."

"Education is the best investment in the future."

"The future depends on decisions we make today."

"Life is about fulfilling your potential."

"Health is the foundation of all development."

"Africa has enormous potential for growth."

"We can solve major problems through innovation."

"Optimism about the future is warranted."

"The key to great work is finding what you're passionate about."

"We need to use our talents to help others."