Now we just really need to do the work, which we're doing, to get contraceptives out to women worldwide.
Melinda GatesWe started our foundation because we believe we have a real opportunity to help advance equity around the world, to help make sure that, no matter where a person is born, he or she has the chance to live a healthy, productive life.
Melinda GatesIf you don't have an effective teacher in front of the classroom, you won't change the trajectory for students.
Melinda GatesAny social or cultural change has to be made openly and with people agreeing. You don't get there by just pushing an outsider's point of view.
Melinda Gates