Bobby Murphy

Snapchat Co-founder American Born 1988 (age 38)

Co-founded Snapchat with engineering and product expertise.

390 quotes

"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears."
Courage
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate."
Life
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
Peace
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Wisdom
"Innovation isn't about having all the answers; it's about asking better questions."
Creativity
"Success is a journey measured in small victories, not a destination."
Success
"The people you surround yourself with shape the person you become."
Friendship
"Fear is just a compass pointing toward growth."
Courage
"Every mistake is a tuition payment for wisdom."
Education
"Love is the only force that multiplies when divided."
Love
"The greatest gift you can give others is your full attention."
Kindness
"Patience is not passive; it's strategic persistence."
Patience
"Your silence can be as powerful as your words."
Peace
"Change is uncomfortable because growth always is."
Change
"The mind is like a parachute—it only works when open."
Knowledge
"Happiness is built on the foundation of small daily choices."
Happiness
"Leadership is not about being the loudest; it's about amplifying others."
Leadership
"Time is the only resource you can't earn back."
Time
"Truth has a way of revealing itself to those patient enough to listen."
Truth
"Freedom begins when you stop seeking permission from yourself."
Freedom
"Nature teaches us that seasons of dormancy precede seasons of bloom."
Nature
"Art is the conversation between the creator and the soul."
Art
"Science is organized wonder about the world."
Science
"Music is the language that transcends all boundaries."
Music
"Faith is believing in possibilities beyond what you can see."
Faith
"A leader is someone who helps others become the best version of themselves."
Leadership
"Work that doesn't challenge you isn't work—it's just passing time."
Work
"Dreams without action are just expensive hobbies."
Dreams
"Humor is the antidote to despair."
Humor
"Beauty exists in the asymmetry of imperfection."
Beauty