21 Billionaires and Their Inspiring Quotes
10. Paul G. Allen
Born: 1953
Paul Gardner Allen is an American inventor, investor and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder, with Bill Gates, of Microsoft Corporation.
Quote: “If you are starting any new venture, try to find people who share your dreams with the same enthusiasm that you do and that can complement your strengths and bolster your weaknesses. Start with small but achievable dreams and under the right circumstances, these small dreams can lead to bigger ones. Remember that you have all of the open-mindedness, fearlessness and enthusiasm of youth. Believe in the possibility of success.”
11. Larry Ellison
Born: 1944
Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Ellison is an American business magnate, co-founder and chief executive of Oracle Corporation, one of the world's leading enterprise software companies
Quote: “When you innovate, you’ve got to be prepared for everyone telling you you’re nuts.”
12. Charles Koch
Born: 1935
Charles de Ganahl Koch is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries Inc. As of October 2012, Charles was ranked the 6th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $37.8 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Quote: “The role of business is to produce goods and services that make people’s lives better. And if you have to get a subsidy — if you have to force other people to support your profit — you’re not doing that. You’re not making them better off; you’re making them worse off.”
