9 Memorable Bill Gates Quotes About Money, Business, and Life
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If you know one thing about Bill Gates, it’s probably this: He is very, very rich. One of the richest Americans in the world, in fact. He also has some memorable quotes that pertain to his success in business and life, though some may seem a tad out of touch.
Here’s a collection of Gates’ best quotes that reveal his thoughts on money and success and how to keep it all in perspective — even if your bank account has more zeros than a math textbook.
1. “Money has no utility to me beyond a certain point.”
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2. “If you are born poor it’s not your mistake, but if you die poor it’s your mistake.”
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3. “I can understand wanting to have millions of dollars. There’s certain meaningful freedom that comes with that but once you get much beyond that, I have to tell you, it’s the same hamburger.”
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4. “I have $100 billion… You realize I could spend $3 million a day, every day, for the next 100 years? And that’s if I don’t make another dime…”
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5. “We’ve got to put a lot of money into changing behavior.”
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6. “Owning a plane is a guilty pleasure.”
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7. “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.”
8. “If you can’t make it good, at least make it look good.”
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9. “It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
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