This is a software-powered world.

Be passionate and bold. Always keep learning. You stop doing useful things if you don't learn.

Finally, I truly believe that each of us must find meaning in our work. The best work happens when you know that it's not just work, but something that will improve other people's lives.

Our industry does not respect tradition - it only respects innovation.

Our ambitions are bold and so must be our desire to change and evolve our culture.

The way I measure my life is 'Am I better than I was last year?'

You renew yourself every day. Sometimes you're successful, sometimes your not, but it's the average that counts.

Many companies aspire to change the world. But very few have all the elements required: talent, resources and perseverance. Microsoft has proven that it has all three in abundance.

Microsoft is the productivity and platform company for the mobile-first and cloud-first world.

I think playing cricket taught me more about working in teams and leadership that has stayed with me throughout my career.

I marvel every day at how people can excel - and that’s what really gets me going.

Zen gives you tremendous dignity. There is no authority anywhere. Freedom is utter and ultimate.

One reads so as not to believe everything one reads.

It’s hard as hell to hold on to your dignity when the risen sun is too bright in your losing eyes

I love my kids. I'm crazy about them.

The law can be an instrument of equalization only as it takes from some persons and gives to other persons. When the law does this, it is an instrument of plunder.

Running with dogs is like dancing with winter

If you can't energize others, you can't be a leader.

I always try to do something nobody else has done.

Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.

Every government is always growing corrupt.