Brilliant Quote by Steve Jobs
“I was lucky to get into computers when it was a very young and idealistic industry. There weren't many degrees offered in computer science, so people in computers were brilliant people from mathematics, physics, music, zoology, whatever. They loved it, and no one was really in it for the money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005
Early computer industry attracted idealistic, interdisciplinary talent driven by passion, not profit.
In simple terms: Early tech was passion driven.
Pursue work you love, not money.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career choice
- education
- innovation
- startup culture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think idealism still exists in tech?
- How can we foster passion over profit?
Industry now profit‑driven; idealism may be scarce.