The next big invention that will change the way we live should be things like ways of generating energy like electricity.

Imagine, just for the sake of discussion, that you had a few hours a week and a few dollars a month to donate to a cause - and you wanted to spend that time and money where it would have the greatest impact in saving and improving lives. Where would you spend it?

I believe the government has the right to recover from the heirs to the fortunes of its most successful citizens some portion of those fortunes.

Bill Gates' Success Factors for Microsoft 1. Long-term Approach 2. Passion for Products and Technology 3. Teamwork 4. Results 5. Customer Feedback 6. Individual Excellence

Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.

With nuclear weapons, you'd think you would probably stop after killing 100million. Smallpox won't stop. Because the population is naïve, and there are no real preparations. That, if it got out and spread, would be a larger number.

As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.