I see no vanity in the life of a man who left such a great legacy and historical record. He will forever be remembered for his philanthropic contribution and great value for humanity. Rip to Bill Gates Sr.

Awol1:


If everything ends at death, then all is vanity.

You wanna tell me about legacy? What if that is just an illusion?

You wanna talk about passing wealth to children? Remember the children too will also grow old and die leaving the wealth behind.

And so the circle of vanity continues like Hegelian dialectics.

If all is vanity then why not just give up and die. Despite what you say deep down you know that life has value. All the experiences you've had, your loved ones and ambitions have value. If you believe otherwise then explain why you're still alive posting on Nairaland?

stanliwise:
statement ripped out of jealousy, better Goan work hard.

Jealousy? How? Anyway thanks for the advice[color=#006600][/color]

Olam09:
ode no be bill gate die.

That's the name of the whoring public toilet who dropped you on your head for an armed robber when she forgot or refused to use a nylon since they couldn't afford a #50 condom to prevent you from coming to become a nuisance factor to normal humans.

Make Dangote wipe you and your entire lineage crush una join to avoid any remains salvageable.

No wonder he is mad at life and every good thing in it.

See wetin people dey exchange word and space with for here.

God forbid.

E be like wetin dem donate to community juju. Bastard.

Awol1:
Money couldn't buy him a life forever?

And they will tell me not to say all is vanity?

It has never been said or told that money buys life... What matters is life well spent... He put smiles on many faces
There is no polio in Nigeria is also part of his dealings... Hahahah he is leaved a life of fulfilment according to us humans on earth is now left for God to test his works...

Weeb:


If all is vanity then why not just give up and die. Despite what you say deep down you know that life has value. All the experiences you've had, your loved ones and ambitions have value. If you believe otherwise then explain why you're still alive posting on Nairaland?

Because people like you who wouldn't see that life is vanity is in the majority.

And you make it seem like anyone not involved in chasing the vane things upon which you have attached value to, is less human and not worthy of oxygen.

Awol1:


If everything ends at death, then all is vanity.

You wanna tell me about legacy? What if that is just an illusion?

You wanna talk about passing wealth to children? Remember the children too will also grow old and die leaving the wealth behind.

And so the circle of vanity continues like Hegelian dialectics.

the point is, lead a very impactful life!

blogbuilder:
In 1994, Mr. Gates was 69 and planning to retire from his prestigious law practice in a few years when, one autumn evening, he and his son, Bill, and his daughter-in-law, Melinda, went to a movie. Standing in the ticket line, Bill told his father that he was being inundated with appeals for charity but that he was far too busy running Microsoft to answer them.

His father suggested that he, Bill Sr., could sift through the paperwork and, with his son’s approval, send out some checks. Bill Jr. agreed.

What Mr. Gates Sr. found later were dozens of cardboard boxes filled with requests for money, many with heartbreaking stories of need. A week later, Bill Jr. set aside $100 million to open what was initially called the William H. Gates Foundation. His father, sitting at his kitchen table, wrote the first check: $80,000 for a local cancer program.

Over the next 13 years, while Bill Gates focused primarily on Microsoft, his father managed the foundation day to day, conferring with its executives and philanthropic experts, sending his son lists of proposed grants, writing checks and shaping the charity’s major goals: improving health and education and alleviating poverty in America and the third world.

An exceptionally impressive life of service to humanity worthy of emulation by our wealthy people who prefer to perpetually steal from the people and impoverish their communities, thereby making everyone, including themselves poor. Very poor.


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hgnbello:

Did U Read Dat At All? I Guess Nt.
On Earth He Is Above U. And If D Lord Accept All His Charity Works In Heaven He Will Also B Above U.

I tireoo. Hw can someone who lived for 94yrs in affluence be vanity. Poverty mentality that is worrying them.

Awol1:
Money couldn't buy him a life forever?

And they will tell me not to say all is vanity?

What an insensitive comment from you bro

Awol1:

Psalm 136 : 1
"Our lord is in heaven, He does whatever He wills".
God could will it that things be the way you have said it.
He could also will it that I be both bigger than him on earth and in heaven.
As long as the dice is still rolling, double six is still possible.
Don't judge a life that's not ended.
Shalom!

Kwantinue Dey Shout Vanity Ke

Awol1:


Because people like you who wouldn't see that life is vanity is in the majority.

And you make it seem like anyone not involved in chasing the vane things upon which you have attached value to, is less human and not worthy of oxygen.

Uncle what are you talking about? I simply asked you if all is truly vanity why have you not given up on life? It is a simple question. If you can't answer a simple question to defend your line of reasoning then it is usually because your line of reasoning is in some way flawed.
Are you incapable of thinking for yourself? So because you heard somewhere that all is vanity you just agreed. Actions speak louder than words, if all is vanity then give up on vanity.

naturefellow:
the point is, lead a very impactful life!

Exactly.
A life that impacts many others to improve the environment for everyone, including the benefactor.

But his principal focus after 1994 was the Gates foundation. During his tenure, he directed grants that created children’s vaccines; provided sanitation and clean water to impoverished rural areas in developing countries; distributed bed netting to reduce mosquito-borne malaria; supported the education of girls; and promoted contraceptive use, nutritional supplements and single-use syringes.

In an age of income inequality, Mr. Gates Sr. argued that the purpose of wealth was not to pass it on to loved ones. With Mr. Buffett and the financier George Soros, he opposed a repeal of the federal estate tax in 2001. In 2003 he published “Wealth and Our Commonwealth: Why America Should Tax Accumulated Fortunes” (written with Chuck Collins). And he campaigned unsuccessfully in 2010 for a Washington State income tax on individuals earning $200,000 and couples earning $400,000.

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daddytime:


That's the name of the whoring public toilet who dropped you on your head for an armed robber when she forgot or refused to use a nylon since they couldn't afford a #50 condom to prevent you from coming to become a nuisance factor to normal humans.

Make Dangote wipe you and your entire lineage crush una join to avoid any remains salvageable.

No wonder he is mad at life and every good thing in it.

See wetin people dey exchange word and space with for here.

God forbid.

E be like wetin dem donate to community juju. Bastard.

Wow, Daddy you are better than this. Plssss

Rip

LadySarah:


Wow, Daddy you are better than this. Plssss

He is a bastard to have stepped into my mentions unprovoked to call his head "ode".

daddytime:


He is a bastard to have stepped into my mentions unprovoked to call his head "ode".

I understand. Could be a jambite or a fresher oo.

Ignore them most times.

anonimi:


An exceptionally impressive life of service to humanity worthy of emulation by our wealthy people who prefer to perpetually steal from the people and impoverish their communities, thereby making everyone, including themselves poor. Very poor.


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Buhahaha

sha this one worked for his money genuinely and giving a lot to humanity which cut across the Latin America,Asia and Africa.
The ones here that are even stealing the money won't do reasonable philanthropy. They will just carry bag of rice, tubers of yam, Football kits, 10000naira, bag of beans, broom and umbrellas and we become intoxicated ; chaotic.
Dino, Iyamho, Osho, Tinubu, Seriake and all of you ehn....

Nbotee:


Imagine how a family will dedicate their wealth to improving life for others while majority of those they do it for are ignorant and believe dey want to b wiped out or have their population reduced

Bro.... are you sure you are not the ignorant one? Google TED talk Bill Gates on Population Control..... hit video and hear it from the horse's mouth.

On the current COVID-19... he said things would not go back to normal until the world is vaccinated.

Weeb:


Uncle what are you talking about? I simply asked you if all is truly vanity why have you not given up on life? It is a simple question. If you can't answer a simple question to defend your line of reasoning then it is usually because your line of reasoning is in some way flawed.
Are you incapable of thinking for yourself? So because you heard somewhere that all is vanity you just agreed. Actions speak louder than words, if all is vanity then give up on vanity.

What did you I give you above if that's not a reason?

Offpoint:
Just before you type "Vanity" take a look at his age "94", that's a fulfilled age.

Take a look at his legacy, his name has been written in the golden book of history.

I don't care about all the conspiracy theories about the gates, those guys have done great service to humanity.

He'll forever be remember not only as a billionaire, but also as one of the world's greatest philanthropist. They've saved thousands and millions of lives in Africa.

Rest on sir.

Vanity is only applicable to any human rich or poor, who lived his/her entire life without impacting a single life.

most ppl still think its their govt that provides that free mosquito net they receive from hospitals. The gates family will forever be remembered.

LadySarah:


I understand. Could be a jambite or a fresher oo.

Ignore them most times.

Thanks, I will from henceforth. They aren't worth the time.

Nbotee:
The Gates are solely responsible for kicking out polio and measles in Africa.. In fact their efforts towards kicking out malaria and tuberculosis is still immense

Will abokis believe this? They see those philanthropists as agent of western world with hidden agenda.

daddytime:
He lived a life, saw many things, and he's taken a bow.

By the way, Bill Gates stopped being the richest man in the world.

The new king is Jeff Bezos.

We know the new kid on the block is Jeff Bezos

But history will be kind to Bill Gates because he has touched millions of lives with his Foundation especially Africa.

And he will remain the wealthiest person on earth ever!!!

Abudu2000:
most ppl still think its their govt that provides that free mosquito net they receive from hospitals. The gates family will forever be remembered.

many more think FG impregnated their moms. Govt subsidizes dollar for imports, electricity, fuel, schools and health so they erroneously assume govt impregnated their mother for them to be conceived.

stanliwise:

Why all this unnecessary vanity statement??
Did you read anywhere that he was trying to buy time on earth??
If not for jealousy, what brought vanity topic to this matter?

Jealousy ke! Lol!

What do I gain from jealousing Bill Gates?

I'm talking about REAL FACTS here oga

Vanity is still Vanity and this Natural rule applies t ALL HUMANS.
Simple.

ProfAmaben:
You loved humanity and lived an excellent life. Well done sir!

The life of an atheist who values humanity is better than being an hypocritical moslem or christian that can kill for their God.

The Gates family just like the Rockefellers can never be wiped away from the sands of time.

Rest on sir.

you talk sense some people too take religion too serious and claim they are fighting for God....that's why I don't talk about religion differences cos people of today too violent wen it comes to religion...why can't we tolerate one another...I tire

daddytime:


That's the name of the whoring public toilet who dropped you on your head for an armed robber when she forgot or refused to use a nylon since they couldn't afford a #50 condom to prevent you from coming to become a nuisance factor to normal humans.

Make Dangote wipe you and your entire lineage crush una join to avoid any remains salvageable.

No wonder he is mad at life and every good thing in it.

See wetin people dey exchange word and space with for here.

God forbid.

E be like wetin dem donate to community juju. Bastard.

for what you just said i forgive you i can see you're just a foolish kid with a cheap phone and free data. One thing i hate most is dragging someone's parent into matter. The way I'm seeing you i can see you're a orphan. I wish you could just know who's talking to you

I want to see our billionaires do the same