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Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they cannot lose.

humilitylearning— The Road Ahead, 1995
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It is fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.

failureleadership— Interview, 1999
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We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten.

long-termprediction— The Road Ahead, 1995
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Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.

businesscustomer— Business at the Speed of Thought, 1999
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We all need people who will give us feedback. That is how we improve.

learningwork— Bill Gates, TED 2013
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Software is a great combination of artistry and engineering.

technologywork— Bill Gates, public remarks