Like many others, I have deep misgivings about the state of education in the United States. Too many of our students fail to graduate from high school with the basic skills they will need to succeed in the 21st Century economy, much less prepared for the rigors of college and career. Although our top universities continue to rank among the best in the world, too few American students are pursuing degrees in science and technology. Compounding this problem is our failure to provide sufficient training for those already in the workforce.

The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice.

The world has been very careful to pick very few diseases for eradication, because it is very tough.

I remember thinking quite logically that I didn't want to spoil my children with wealth and so that I would create a foundation, but not knowing exactly what it would focus on.

Life is not fair get used to used to it

Setting clear goals and finding measures that will mark progress toward them can improve the human condition.

It is hard to smash a computer when you're laughing.