Being first is more important to me [than earning money]. I have so much money. Whatever money is, it's just a method of keeping score now. I mean, I certainly don't need more money.

When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for everyone telling you you're nuts.

Being first is more important to me [than earning money]. I have so much money. Whatever money is, it's just a method of keeping score now. I mean, I certainly don't need more money.

I love sailing. I like it more when I am winning.

Building Oracle is like doing math puzzles as a kid.

Winning is not enough. All others must lose.

Bill Gates is the pope of the personal computer industry. He decides who is going to build.