Mark Zuckerberg

Social Media Founder American Born 1984 (age 42)

Founded Facebook and built world's largest social media platform.

374 quotes

"If you're trying to build something that's going to have a big impact, you have to be willing to take risks."
Courage
"The reason we talk about it as being a platform is that it's something other people can build on."
Technology
"I think the key to lasting success is being true to your mission and not getting distracted by short-term pressures."
"What we do has to be good for all people, not just good for Facebook."
Justice
"The most impactful things usually aren't the ones that are the most complicated. They're the ones that are the most simple and elegant."
Wisdom
"I've always believed that if you give people tools and platforms, they'll use them in ways that will surprise you."
Imagination
"Change is hard but it's necessary. And if we're doing things right, we're making the world a better place."
Change
"We're living through a technological revolution that's going to change the fundamentals of society."
Technology
"The people that are really going to succeed are the ones that are committed to their vision and willing to do what it takes."
Perseverance
"I think one of the best things about being an entrepreneur is that you can build something that you believe in."
Work
"We need to make sure that the internet is a place where people feel safe and supported."
"I believe in the power of young people to change the world. They have the energy and the ideas to do it."
Hope
"The most successful companies are built by people who are passionate about solving a problem."
Motivation
"We're at an inflection point in history where the internet is becoming more central to human life."
History
"If you're going to build something big, you have to be willing to learn and adapt as you go."
"The internet has given a voice to people who never had one before. That's powerful."
"I think the key to happiness is being connected to other people and having a sense of purpose."
Happiness
"We can't predict what's going to happen. All we can do is think about what we want to build and move forward."
Faith
"The most important metric we track is whether people are connecting with each other in meaningful ways."
Relationships
"Building a strong company requires building a strong culture and hiring people who believe in your mission."
Leadership
"The internet is going to be the most powerful tool for change that we've ever seen."
Technology
"I think people want to be part of something bigger than themselves. That's a fundamental human desire."
"We're trying to solve one of the hardest problems in the world: how to give people control of their own information."
"The key to being successful is understanding what people want and giving it to them before they even know they want it."
"I believe that if we all work together, we can build a better world for everyone."
"The most satisfying part of what we do is seeing the positive impact it has on people's lives."
Gratitude
"We need to think about the long-term implications of what we're building and make sure we're being responsible."
"I think the future is going to be shaped by the people who are willing to take risks and try new things."
"The internet is making the world more transparent and that's changing how people interact with institutions."
Technology
"If you want to build something meaningful, you have to be willing to fail and learn from your mistakes."
Wisdom