You are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped.
Melinda GatesThe premise of this foundation is one life on this planet is no more valuable than the next.
Melinda GatesMothers might say they'd go to the doctor. In poor countries, moms are usually responsible for their kids' health. But breastfeeding and traveling to the clinic take time, and research shows that health care is one of the first tradeoffs women make when they're too busy.
Melinda GatesIn the United States, there's definitely some controversy about birth control in general, and I think we needed to split the debate and have people realize that we actually agree as a country about contraceptives. Over 93 percent of American women say they use contraceptives, and they feel very good about it.
Melinda Gates