There has to be a balance in life. A balance of business, family, and the opportunity to learn and teach.

I had one idea that never changed in my mind - that you should use your wealth to help people.

I’m happy when what I’m doing is helping people and unhappy when what I’m doing isn’t helping people.

On why he has donated $600 million to selected charities. I simply decided I had enough money.

There is nothing wrong with a big bet, if a big bet is a good bet.

I set out to work hard, not to get rich.

I believe strongly in 'giving while living.' I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes today.

I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living.... Interventions have greater value and impact today than if they are delayed.

When you've got the money, you spend it. When you've spent it all, let someone else get going and spend theirs.

I wonder if it will rain after we die. When you kill yourself, you don't know what happens next, afterward.

There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.

Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines.

Many without punishment none without sin.

Business runs hot and cold so the more you're in charge of your own destiny, the better off you are.

Heaven is not like flying or swimming, but has something to do with blackness and a strong glare.

Is there a phrase in the English language more fraught with menace than a tax audit?

In the kingdom of heaven it is His work that will be crowned, not yours. Anything in you that He has not wrought Himself will count for nothing.

Interfere with the reality of my world, and you therefore take the very life and heart out of my will.

There will be time to murder and create.