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

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

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

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.

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.

With fools, there is no companionship. Rather than to live with men who are selfish, vain, quarrelsome, and obstinate, let a man walk alone.

I'm so secretive that when someone asks me, Hey, can you keep a secret? I say That's none of your business.

In a machine, every part has a function. In a poem, every word needs to be there.

Imperfection is an end. Perfection is only an aim.

Drama is about conflict and it's about putting obstacles in the path of people you who care about.

If you want it, become it.

Generals are not to be too scrupulous.

Whenever a church does anything for its own group, it has that right.

I take out little moments of silence before or after they sing, because I just love those weird pauses.

I deserve to be happy. I'm sad it took me so long to get that. But I get it now.