The genius of capitalism lies in its ability to make self-interest serve the wider interest. The potential of a big financial return for innovation unleashes a broad set of talented people in pursuit of many different discoveries. This system, driven by self-interest, is responsible for the incredible innovations that have improved so many lives.
Bill GatesNigeria has moved into low-middle-income, but their north is very poor, and the health care systems there have broken down.
Bill GatesIf the 1980s were about quality and the 1990s were about reengineering, then the 2000s will be about velocity.
Bill GatesCutting through complexity to find a solution runs through four predictable stages: determine a goal, find the highest-leverage approach, discover the ideal technology for that approach, and in the meantime, make the smartest application of the technology that you already have - whether it's something sophisticated, like a drug, or something simpler, like a bednet.
Bill Gates