The idea of explaining why free trade is good, why immigration is good, why the world is so connected, that we need to think in terms of humanity and being generous to each other, you know, that's proving to be a challenge.

The U.S. couldn't even get rid of Saddam Hussein. And we all know that the EU is just a passing fad. They'll be killing each other again in less than a year. I'm sick to death of all these fascist lawsuits.

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

Take our 20 best people away, and I will tell you that Microsoft will become an unimportant company

I'm certainly well taken care of in terms of food and clothes ... Money has no utility to me beyond a certain point. Its utility is entirely in building an organization and getting the resources out to the poorest in the world.

If you rely too much on the people in other countries and other companies, in a sense that's your brain and you are outsourcing your brain.

I think any statement about stock prices is always suspect unless it's made by Warren Buffett.