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“When making choices, or setting policies about the economy, education or medicine, society is best served by electing people who are particularly hardworking, intelligent and interested in long-term thinking.” quote by Bill Gates
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“When making choices, or setting policies about the economy, education or medicine, society is best served by electing people who are particularly hardworking, intelligent and interested in long-term thinking.”

Bill Gates

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public interview, 2023

Society benefits when decision‑makers are diligent, smart, and future‑oriented, especially in critical sectors.

In simple terms: Choose hardworking, intelligent, long‑term thinkers for policy.

Key Takeaway

Elect capable, forward‑thinking leaders.

Themes

leadership policy future planning competence

Mood

optimistic serious

Type

advice political

When to use this quote

  • government hiring
  • board elections
  • committee appointments
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

intelligence hard work long‑term thinking public good

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure such leaders remain accountable?
  • What safeguards prevent short‑term bias?
A Different Perspective

Hard work alone may not guarantee ethical outcomes.

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