Steve Jobs

Technology Founder American 1955 – 2011

Co-founded Apple and revolutionized personal computing and design.

371 quotes

"Real artists ship."
"Stay true to your vision even when others doubt."
Faith
"The world breaks everyone; afterward, many are strong at the broken places."
Strength
"Believe in something bigger than yourself."
Faith
"Your work connects you to humanity."
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Work
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
Leadership
"Life is about making a dent in the universe."
Life
"Stay hungry, stay foolish."
Wisdom
"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."
Change
"Creativity is just connecting things."
Creativity
"Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life."
Time
"The intersection of technology and humanity is where the magic happens."
Technology
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."
Art
"Quality is more important than quantity."
Success
"Details matter. It's worth waiting to get it right."
Patience
"Focus is about saying no to a hundred good ideas."
Wisdom
"Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly."
Courage
"Technology is best when it brings people together."
Relationships
"The greatest artists and engineers are similar—they see things others don't."
Imagination
"One more thing... the small details matter most."
Success
"Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your inner voice."
Courage
"Everything around you was made by people no smarter than you."
Inspiration
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
Wisdom
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
Dreams
"Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me."
Money
"We're here to put a dent in the universe."
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."
Life
"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."
Courage
"The only thing that matters is the stuff you're passionate about."