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Bill Gates (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. He was born in Seattle, Washington, and co-founded Microsoft Corporation with Paul Allen in 1975. Under his leadership, Microsoft became the world's largest personal-computer software company. Gates served as Microsoft CEO until 2000, after which he chose to focus on his philanthropic efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to enhance healthcare and reduce poverty globally. He continues to be a prominent figure in technology and philanthropy.

quote icon For decades the United States has been a leader in the fight against disease and poverty abroad. These efforts save lives. They also create U.S. jobs. And they make Americans more secure by making poor countries more stable and stopping disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. The world is not a safer place when more people are sick or hungry.

- Bill Gates

quote icon For any new approach to take off, you need three things. First you have to run a pilot project showing that the approach works. Then the work has to sustain itself. Finally, the approach has to spread to other places.

- Bill Gates

quote icon Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.

- Bill Gates

quote icon More broadly, the America First worldview concerns me. It’s not that the United States shouldn’t look out for its people. The question is how best to do that. My view is that engaging with the world has proven over time to benefit everyone, including Americans, more than withdrawing does. Even if we measured everything the government did only by how much it helped American citizens, global engagement would still be a smart investment.

- Bill Gates

quote icon If we are not realistic about what we are good at, then there is a chance of going backwards in the face of further competition.

- Bill Gates

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