Born Quote by Steve Jobs
“I'm sorry, it's true. Having children really changes your view on these things. We're born, we live for a brief instant, and we die. It's been happening for a long time. Technology is not changing it much - if at all.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005 Stanford Commencement Address, Stanford University
Life’s brevity and the constancy of death make technological change irrelevant to existence.
In simple terms: Life is short; tech doesn’t change that.
Key Takeaway
Focus on meaningful work, not fleeting trends.
Themes
mortality
technology
purpose
Mood
inspirational
thought‑provoking
Type
speech
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal values
- legacy projects
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
existentialism
legacy
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What lasting impact do you want to leave?
- How can technology serve deeper human needs?
A Different Perspective
Tech can still shape how we live, even if it doesn’t alter mortality.
