Saurav Pandey | October 5, 2025

7 Most Inspiring Bill Gates Quotes of All Time

Bill Gates, as a pioneer of the personal computing revolution and a leading philanthropist, has a unique perspective on success, failure, and impact. Here are 7 most inspiring Bill Gates quotes of all time

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1. On Patience and Long-Term Goals

“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.”

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2. On the Value of Self-Awareness

“It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.”

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3. On Taking Initiative

“If you can’t make it good, at least make it look good.”

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4. On Embracing a Growth Mindset

“I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.”

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5. On the Power of Knowledge

“If you are born poor it’s not your mistake, but if you die poor it’s your mistake.”

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6. On Staying Humble and Curious

“Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world. If you do so, you are insulting yourself.”

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7. On Turning Ambition into Action

“To win big, you sometimes have to take big risks.”

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