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This book compiles a selection of motivational statements and profound thoughts from Steve Jobs, offering readers a glimpse into his vision and philosophy.
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“That's been one of my mantras - focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex.”
“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me.”
“The broader one's understanding of the human experience, the better design we will have.”
“Our job is to read things that are not yet on the page.”
“Design is the fundamental soul of a man-made creation”
“I make 50 cents for showing up... and the other 50 cents is based on my performance.”
“If you don't cannibalize yourself, someone else will.”
“We just wanted to build the best thing we could build”
“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.”
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
“I want to put a ding in the universe.”
“Older people sit down and ask, 'What is it?' but the boy asks, 'What can I do with it?'.”
“For you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through.”
“It is piracy, not overt online music stores, which is our main competitor.”