Sergey Brin

Search Engine Founder Russian-American Born 1973 (age 53)

Co-founded Google and revolutionized internet search technology.

372 quotes

"The key to happiness is doing work that you find meaningful."
Happiness
"We should invest in people and ideas that have the potential to change the world."
Leadership
"I believe that curiosity is the engine of progress."
Education
"The most important skill is the ability to learn and adapt."
Strength
"We are building the infrastructure for the future of human knowledge."
Knowledge
"I think the next generation will accomplish things we cannot even imagine."
Hope
"The internet has given us unprecedented access to human knowledge and creativity."
Technology
"I believe in the power of optimism to drive progress."
Motivation
"We should be grateful for the opportunity to participate in this technological revolution."
Gratitude
"The future will be created by those who are bold enough to try."
Courage
"I think the most important measure of success is the positive impact you have on the world."
Success
"The reason that our students flock to the internet is because it's the most powerful tool for accessing and distributing information that we've ever seen."
Technology
"We have information from all over the world at our fingertips, yet we still fail to understand each other."
Knowledge
"Search is fundamentally about intent. We're trying to figure out what people want."
Success
"I think it's important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst that can happen is you become memorable."
Courage
"The internet allows us to democratize information in a way that was never possible before."
Freedom
"If you're changing the world, you're working on important things. You're excited to get up in the morning."
Motivation
"Don't be afraid of new ideas. Be afraid of old ideas that don't work anymore."
Change
"The perfect search engine would understand exactly what you mean and give you back exactly what you want."
Wisdom
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
Leadership
"We think we are making the tools, but the tools are also making us."
Philosophy
"Data is becoming the new raw material of business."
Success
"The web is more a social creation than a technical one. I designed it for a social effect."
Creativity
"You need diversity of thought to do innovation."
Imagination
"Behind every great innovation is someone who solved a real problem."
Work
"Technology should improve your life, not complicate it."
Technology
"We need to create a culture where innovation is rewarded and failure is seen as a learning opportunity."
Perseverance
"The best ideas come from everywhere, not just from the smartest people in the room."
Creativity
"Success is not just about making money; it's about making an impact."
Success
"Every problem has a solution if you're willing to look hard enough."
Perseverance