Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., was a visionary who transformed the world of technology, business, and design. Known for his passion, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence, Jobs left behind not only groundbreaking innovations but also words of wisdom that continue to inspire millions. Here are 30 of his most famous quotes that capture his philosophy on life, work, and innovation.
30 Famous Steve Jobs Quotes:
- “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
- “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.”
- “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”
- “Stay hungry, stay foolish.”
- “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
- “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.”
- “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
- “Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.”
- “I want to put a ding in the universe.”
- “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”
- “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.”
- “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.”
- “My favorite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.”
- “Creativity is just connecting things.”
- “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.”
- “It’s not the customer’s job to know what they want.”
- “Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.”
- “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.”
- “Details matter, it’s worth waiting to get it right.”
- “Innovation comes from saying no to 1,000 things.”
- “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?”
- “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful—that’s what matters to me.”
- “Things don’t have to change the world to be important.”
- “Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.”
- “You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work backward to the technology.”
- “The journey is the reward.”
- “When you’re a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you’re not going to use a piece of plywood on the back.”
- “For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’”
- “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why else even be here?”
- “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
Steve Jobs’ words continue to resonate with dreamers, innovators, and creators around the world. His quotes are a timeless reminder to pursue passion, embrace innovation, and strive for greatness. Let these words inspire you to think differently and create your own lasting impact on the world.