[Bill Gates] wanted me to stay working at Microsoft, but I didn't think he could be CEO and we could have the family life that we both had growing up, which is what we envisioned. I knew I would go back to work at some point later to some profession. I just didn't know what.
Melinda GatesIf I really believe all lives have equal value, and if I use contraceptives, which I do, and if I'm counselling my son and my two daughters to use them, how am I not serving the women who don't have access to the contraceptives they need?
Melinda GatesI realized that the only way to get into a good college was to be valedictorian or salutatorian. So that was my goal.
Melinda GatesWomen and girls should be able to determine their own future, no matter where they're born.
Melinda Gates