This [philanthropy] Work Is Even More Fascinating. It Requires Us To Think Harder About How We Build Partnerships, Who We Get Behind. And Yet We Get To See Progress That In Some Ways Is Even More Profound Than The Great Advances That Digital Technology Has Provided.

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Information Work Is Thinking Work.

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If You're A Guest [at My $113 Million House], You'll Be Able To Call Up On Screens Throughout The House Almost Any Image You Like - Presidential Portraits, Reproductions Of High Renaissance Paintings, Pictures Of Sunsets, Airplanes, Skiers In The Andes, A Rare French Stamp, The Beatles In 1965.

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Everyone Knows About Black Friday And Cyber Monday. Now Help Me Spread The Word About Giving Tuesday!

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Monday

Tuesday

The Next Big Invention That Will Change The Way We Live Should Be Things Like Ways Of Generating Energy Like Electricity.

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Discovery

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People

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Inspirational

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Hard

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Clicks

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Priorities

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Skills

There Won't Be Anything We Won't Say To People To Try And Convince Them That Our Way Is The Way To Go.

People

Trying

Way

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Running

Important

Creation

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Jobs

Apples

Ipods

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Ideas

People

Christmas Wishes

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Faults

Crime

Poor

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Service Culture

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Culture

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Would Be

Development

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Mean

Vaccines

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Hearing

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I Believe That If You Show People The Problems And You Show Them The Solutions They Will Be Moved To Act.

Success

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Business

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Success

People

Empowering

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Marijuana

Choices

Two Out Of Every Five People On Earth Today Owe Their Lives To The Higher Crop Outputs That Fertilizer Has Made Possible.

Two

People

Earth

We Have Over 60 Million Machines That Can Take The Same Diskette, Plug It In And Immediately Ah, That That Software's Working. And So It's Created The Worldwide Software Industry That... That Is So Very Competitive And Moving So Quickly.

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Plugs

The Idea Of Explaining Why Free Trade Is Good, Why Immigration Is Good, Why The World Is So Connected, That We Need To Think In Terms Of Humanity And Being Generous To Each Other, You Know, That's Proving To Be A Challenge.

Thinking

Ideas

Challenges

You Can Be A Business Thinker.

Thinker

I Believe In Generous Aid Policies.

Believe

Aids

Policy

At Microsoft There Are Lots Of Brilliant Ideas But The Image Is That They All Come From The Top - I'm Afraid That's Not Quite Right.

Inspiring

Money

Business

Software Substitution, Whether It's For Drivers Or Waiters Or Nurses ... It's Progressing. ... Technology Over Time Will Reduce Demand For Jobs, Particularly At The Lower End Of Skill Set. ... 20 Years From Now, Labor Demand For Lots Of Skill Sets Will Be Substantially Lower. I Don’t Think People Have That In Their Mental Model.

Jobs

Technology

Thinking

Leaders Need To Provide Strategy And Direction And To Give Employees Tools That Enable Them To Gather Information And Insight From Around The World. Leaders Shouldn't Try To Make Every Decision.

Leadership

Giving

Decision

If You Are Born Poor Its Not Your Mistake, But If You Die Poor Its Your Mistake.

Inspirational

Mistake

Poor

From The Day Microsoft Was Started, The Only Constraint To Our Growth Has Been Attracting Ah, More Great Programmers, Very Smart, Committed, Ah, People. And So We're Always On... On The Look For Ah, That Kind Of Person.

Smart

People

Growth

No More Misquoted Forms, Lost Invoices, Redundant Entries, Missing Checks, Or Delays Caused By Incomplete Paperwork.

Missing

Delay

Lost

We Believe Unbelievable Progress Can Be Made, In Both Inventing New Vaccines And Making Sure They Get Out To All The Children Who Need Them.

Children

Believe

Vaccines

Should There Be Cameras Everywhere In Outdoor Streets? My Personal View Is Having Cameras In Inner Cities Is A Very Good Thing. In The Case Of London, Petty Crime Has Gone Down. They Catch Terrorists Because Of It. And If Something Really Bad Happens, Most Of The Time You Can Figure Out Who Did It.

Views

Cities

Gone

The Ability Of A Successful Company To Add Functionality To Its Product Has Long Been Upheld.

Successful

Long

Add

The Competition To Hire The Best Will Increase In The Years Ahead. Companies That Give Extra Flexibility To Their Employees Will Have The Edge In This Area.

Years

Giving

Competition

The Best Teacher Is Very Interactive.

Success

Teacher

Best Teacher

The World Today Has 6.8 Billion People...that's Headed Up To About 9 Billion. If We Do A Really Great Job On Vaccines, Health Care, Reproductive Health Services, We Could Lower That By Perhaps 10 To 15 Percent.

Jobs

Vaccines

People

Windows 8 Is Key To The Future, The Surface Computer.

Keys

Computer

Window

There Are No Significant Bugs In Our Released Software That Any Significant Number Of Users Want Fixed.

Numbers

Want

Bugs

When Ford Sells A Car, A Dealer Isn't Allowed To Take Out The Engine And Put A Different One In. When A Newsstand Sells The Washington Post, No One Can Go To The Newsstand And Pay Them To Rip Out The Classified Section And Put Their Own Classified Section In - If They Could, They Would Do So.

Rip

Car

Different

I Don't Believe In Creating Dynastic Wealth. I Don't Really Believe That In A Society That Aspires To Be Meritocratic And That Believes In Equality Of Opportunity - My Kids Have Had Advantage Over 99 Percent Of The Kids In The Country.

Country

Believe

Kids

Let's Face It, The Average Computer User Has The Brain Of A Spider Monkey.

Average

Brain

Spiders

I Have Been Struck Again And Again By How Important Measurement Is To Improving The Human Condition.

Inspirational

Inspiring

Important

I've Been Very Lucky, And Therefore I Owe It To Try And Reduce The Inequity In The World. And That's Kind Of A Religious Belief. I Mean, It's At Least A Moral Belief.

Religious

Mean

Trying

My Mom And My Dad Were Both Very Sociable, Meeting Lots Of Interesting People.

Mom

Dad

People

In Ninth Grade, I Came Up With A New Form Of Rebellion. I Hadn't Been Getting Good Grades, But I Decided To Get All A's Without Taking A Book Home. I Didn't Go To Math Class, Because I Knew Enough And Had Read Ahead, And I Placed Within The Top 10 People In The Nation On An Aptitude Exam.

Book

Home

Math

Outlook 2003 Did Create The Idea Of Search Folders And The Whole Longhorn Philosophy. You Can See It At Work In Search Folders, Where Instead Of Having To Drop Things Into Individual Folders, And Things Exist Only In One Folder, You Create These Search Folders And You Have The Criteria For The Search Folder.

Philosophy

Ideas

Individual

Robotics And Other Combinations Will Make The World Pretty Fantastic Compared With Today.

World

Today

Fantastic

The Machines Need To Get Faster. They Need To Get Cheaper.

Needs

Machines

Faster

If Empathy Channels Our Optimism, We Will See The Empathy And The Diseases And The Poor School. We Will Answer With Our Innovations And We Will Surprise The Pessimists.

School

Optimism

Empathy

The World Needs Banking But It Does Not Need Banks.

Doe

Needs

Banking

When Aids Emergency Broke Out And Was Killing Millions In Africa, The Global Fund Was Created So That A Level Of Generosity Would Show Up And Buy The Medicines To Save Those Lives.

Medicine

Generosity

Levels

In Fact, That's Where My Vision Of The Coming Digital Opportunity Is Somewhat Different From Other People's. I Divide It Into Three Parts. One Is The Office. That's The One I'm Most Excited About And Is The Most Concrete.

Opportunity

Office

Vision

The Microprocessor Is A Miracle.

Miracle

Microprocessor

Unfortunately, The Highly Curious Student Is A Small Percentage Of The Kids.

Kids

Students

Curious

Of All The Statistics In Health, Death Is The Easiest, Because You Can Go Out And Ask People, "hey, Have You Had Any Children Who Died, Did Your Siblings Have Any Children Who Died?" People Don't Forget That.

Children

Sibling

People

Great Organizations Demand A High Level Of Commitment By The People Involved. Eliminate Politics, By Giving Everybody The Same Message. Keep A Flat Organization In Which All Issues Are Discussed Openly. Empower Teams To Do Their Own Things.

Team

Commitment

Organization

Anyone Who Spends Their Life On A Computer Is Pretty Unusual.

Technology

Computer

Unusual

In The Old Generation, If One Kid Bought A Playstation 2 And The Other Kid Bought An Xbox, At His House You Played Playstation, At Your House You Played Xbox. Now That It's Online, All Those Early Buyers Who... You Want To Play With, They've Got Their Reputation Online Of Who They Are And How Good They Are At These Games.

Xbox

Kids

Games

Access To The Outside World Is Preventing More Censorship. I Do Think Information Flow Is Happening In China. .. There's No Doubt In My Mind That It's Been A Huge Plus.

Thinking

Information Flow

Mind

We're In A Period Of Uncertainty About [donald Trump] Administration Policies And The Range Of What Might Happen Is Particularly Higher. I Don't Think That These R&d And Innovation Budgets Will Be Substantially Reduced.

Thinking

Innovation

Might

[warren Buffett ] Met With All Sorts Of Different Groups About A Lot Of Different Things, But Yes, He Took The Time, He Listened And He Wanted To Understand About Some Of The Different Diseases And The Strength Of The American Role In Doing All These Things.

Groups

Different

Roles

I'm Quite Worried About The Fiscal Imbalances That We've Got And What That Might Mean In Terms Of Financial Crisis Ahead.

Inspirational

Business

Mean

Imagine The Disincentive To Software Development If After Months Of Work Another Company Could Come Along And Copy Your Work And Market It Under Its Own Name...without Legal Restraints To Such Copying, Companies Like Apple Could Not Afford To Advance The State Of The Art.

Art

Names

Apples

I Think The Positive Competition Between States In India Is One Of The Most Positive Dynamics That The Country Has.

Country

Thinking

Competition

Microsoft Has Some Assets Like Office That Have Stayed Strong And There's So Much Room For Innovation In Those.

Strong

Office

Innovation

Software Is Definitely Engineering. It's Different In That We Take On Novel Tasks Every Time. It's Not Like Building A Certain Bridge That Is Virtually Identical To Some Previous Bridge Or Some Previous Building.

Engineering

Bridges

Different

I Never Took A Day Off In My Twenties. Not One. And I'm Still Fanatical, But Now I'm A Little Less Fanatical.

Littles

Twenties

Days Off

If You're Taking Care Of Your Family And Society And Are Comfortable You Can Start To Think About Helping Those Most In Need Globally. That's How We Became Engaged In Those Things.

Thinking

Needs

Care

Stolen's A Strong Word. It's Copyrighted Content That The Owner Wasn't Paid For.

Strong

Stolen

Owners

One Thing People Underestimate Is How Markets Don't Allow Anyone To Do Anything Except Make Better And Better Products. There's Not Much Leeway. The World Is A Lot More Competitive Than Most People Think, Particularly In A High-technology Area. If A Company Takes Its Eye Off Improving Its Products, If It Tries To Do Anything That Would Be Viewed As An Exercise Of Power, It'll Be Displaced Very Rapidly.

Eye

Exercise

Technology

As I See It, There Are Two Great Forces Of Human Nature: Self-interest, And Caring For Others. Capitalism Harnesses Self-interest In A Helpful And Sustainable Way, But Only On Behalf Of Those Who Can Pay. Government Aid And Philanthropy Channel Our Caring For Those Who Can't Pay. But To Provide Rapid Improvement For The Poor We Need A System That Draws In Innovators And Businesses In A Far Better Way Than We Do Today.

Business

Caring

Two

I Think Any Statement About Stock Prices Is Always Suspect Unless It's Made By Warren Buffett.

Thinking

Warren Buffet

Made

I Can Understand Wanting To Have Millions Of Dollars; There's A Certain Freedom, Meaningful Freedom, That Comes With That.

Meaningful

Dollars

Certain

If You Say To People That There's Less Violence Today Than In The Past, They Would Be Stunned To Hear That. But It's The Truth, Even Though We Have Awful Things Happening In Syria Or Sudan.

Past

People

Awful

I Never Took A Day Off In My Twenties. Not One.

Business

Hard Work

Entrepreneur

I'm Going To Retain A Lot Of Microsoft's Stock.

Microsoft

I Believe Os/2 Is Destined To Be The Most Important Operating System, And Possibly Program, Of All Time. As The Successor To Dos, Which Has Over 10,000,000 Systems In Use, It Creates Incredible Opportunities For Everyone Involved With Pcs.

Believe

Opportunity

Important

Kenya’s M-pesa Proves That When People Are Empowered, They Will Use Digital Tech To Innovate On Their Own Behalf.

People

Kenya

Use

I Am Results-oriented.

Results

I Reboot [my Windows Pc] Every Night.

Night

Window

Every Night

So It's An Absolute Lie That Has Killed Thousands Of Kids. Because The Mothers Who Heard That Lie, Many Of Them Didn't Have Their Kids Take Either Pertussis Or Measles Vaccine, And Their Children Are Dead Today. And So The People Who Go And Engage In Those Anti-vaccine Efforts -- You Know, They, They Kill Children. It's A Very Sad Thing, Because These Vaccines Are Important.

Mother

Children

Lying

I Went Public Too Soon. Stay Private As Long As You Can.

Long

Steve Jobs' Ability To Focus In On A Few Things That Count, Get People Who Get User Interface Right, And Market Things As Revolutionary Are Amazing Things.

Jobs

People

Focus

We Should All Grow Our Own Food And Do Our Own Waste Processing, We Really Should.

Food

Waste

Should

Middle-income Countries Are The Biggest Users Of Gmos. Places Like Brazil.

Country

Gmos

Income

Sorghum Is Kind Of Unusual. It Can Go To Very High Heats, But It's Not As Productive In Most Environments As Maize Is.

Heat

Kind

Environment

Having Kids Has Been A Fantastic Thing For Me. It's Meant That I'm A Little More Balanced. In My Twenties I Worked Massively, Hardly Took Vacation At All. Now, I, With The Help Of My Wife, I'm Always Making Sure I've Got A Good Balance Of How I Spend My Time.

Family

Time

Kids

The Future Of Windows Is To Let The Computer See, Listen And Even Learn.

Computer

Window

Intellectual Property Has The Shelf Life Of A Banana.

Money

Business

Intellectual

It Is My Belief That Industry And Government Around The World Should Work Even More Closely To Protect The Privacy And Security Of Internet Users, And Promote The Exchange Of Ideas, While Respecting Legitimate Government Considerations.

Government

Ideas

World

We Need To Start Thinking About The Future Of Food If We Are Going To Feed 9 Billion People In A Way That Does Not Destroy Our Environment.

Thinking

People

Doe

The Fight Against Aids In China Is Already Well Underway. The Chinese Government And Other Funders Are Providing Major Support, And They'll Continue To Bear Primary Responsibility For Delivering Prevention And Treatment.

Responsibility

Fighting

Government

Look At The Clock When You Are Sitting Idle. But Never Look At The Clock When You Are Working.

Looks

Sitting

Clock

This Is A Fantastic Time To Be Entering The Business World, Because Business Is Going To Change More In The Next 10 Years Than It Has In The Last 50.

Inspirational

Inspiring

Money

On The Supply Side, For Innovation, You'd Say, Go Look At Those R&d Budgets, And They Haven't Moved In The Last 20 Years. In The Case Of The Us - Which Is The Majority Of R&d Funding Across Every Category You Can Name: Health, Energy, Whatever - It's Been About $5 Billion A Year From The Department Of Energy.

Years

Names

Innovation

Two Years From Now, Spam Will Be Solved.

Stupid

Years

Two

Learning To Write Programs Stretches Your Mind, And Helps You Think Better, Creates A Way Of Thinking About Things That I Think Is Helpful In All Domains.

Writing

Thinking

Mind

Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.

2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.

2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.

2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.

3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.

3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.

3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.

4. Proper Usage of Quotes

4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.

4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.

4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.

5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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