Children Quote by Steve Jobs
““The Macintosh was sort of like this wonderful romance in your life that you once had — and that produced about 10 million children. In a way it will never be over in your life. You'll still smell that romance every morning when you get up. And when you open the window, the cool air will hit your face, and you'll smell that romance in the air. And you'll see your children around, and you feel good about it. And nothing will ever make you feel bad about it.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005
Describes the enduring emotional connection to a beloved product, likening it to a lifelong romance that inspires continued creativity.
In simple terms: A product can feel like a lasting romance.
Key Takeaway
Cherish lasting passions that inspire work.
Themes
technology
creativity
legacy
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product design
- marketing
- personal motivation
- company culture
Key Concepts
emotional attachment
innovation
brand loyalty
Questions to Reflect On
- What keeps you emotionally attached to your work?
- How can nostalgia drive future innovation?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing products may overlook practical flaws.
![“One of the talents of the [late] great Steve Jobs is that he [knew] how to design Medusa-like products. While every Macintosh model has had flaws (some more than others), most of them have has a sexiness and a design sensibility that has turned many consumers into instant converts. Macintosh…” quote by Seth Godin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/350/seth-godin-152_design_one-of-the-talents-of-the-late-great-ste_2508440.jpg)
![“The boards had to be beautiful in Steve [Jobs]'s eyes when you looked at them, even though when he created the Macintosh he made it impossible for a consumer to get in the box, because he didn't want people tampering with anything.” quote by John Sculley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ba/john-sculley-9738_beautiful_the-boards-had-to-be-beautiful-in-steve_1116356.jpg)
