Pretty Stupid' Bill Gates Reveals Big Regret

The Microsoft founder wishes he had matched Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg's accomplishment.

The polymath and would-be polyglot (L) with China's president

Proving that even the man who has it all can feel lacking, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has revealed what makes him feel like a fool.

The global philanthropist was asked in an online Reddit "Ask Me Anything" chat on Wednesday if there was anything in his life that he regretted.

"I feel pretty stupid that I don't know any foreign languages," the 59-year-old replied.

"I took Latin and Greek in high school and got As and I guess it helps my vocabulary but I wish I knew French or Arabic or Chinese.

"I keep hoping to get time to study one of these - probably French because it is the easiest."

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He said he was impressed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, whodelighted a Chinese audience last year with his Mandarin skills.

Mr Gates continued: "I did Duolingo for a while but didn't keep it up. Mark Zuckerberg amazingly learned Mandarin and did a Q&A with Chinese students - incredible."

The former Microsoft chief, who is the world's richest man with a net worth of more than $80bn (£53bn), can certainly afford the language lessons.