Konrad Zuse

Civil Engineering, Computer Science German 1910 – 1995 278 quotes

Built the world's first functional program-controlled computer, the Z3, in 1941.

Quotes by Konrad Zuse

The computer is a machine that can do anything that can be expressed as a sequence of logical operations.

Rechenanlagen 1969

I was too lazy to calculate, so I invented the computer.

Interview 1992

The world is becoming digital, whether we like it or not.

Speech 1980

My first computer, the Z1, was a mechanical monster. It clicked and clacked, but it worked.

Autobiography 1970

The future of computing lies in parallel processing.

Technical Paper 1960

Building a computer is like building a cathedral. It takes time, dedication, and a lot of small pieces.

Interview 1975

The computer is not just a tool; it's an extension of the human mind.

Speech 1985

I never thought my machines would be in every home. That's a bit much, isn't it?

Interview 1990

The most important thing in invention is not to give up.

Speech 1988

We are living in an age of information, and the computer is its engine.

Essay 1978

My greatest regret is that I didn't have more time to build more machines.

Last Interview 1994

The computer is a universal machine, capable of solving any problem that can be formalized.

Technical Paper 1965

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. That's how you learn.

Speech to students 1980

The digital revolution is just beginning.

Interview 1990

I built my computers in my parents' living room. They were very understanding.

Autobiography 1972

The beauty of a computer lies in its logical structure.

Rechenanlagen 1968

If I had known how much work it would be, I might have just kept calculating by hand.

Interview 1985

The computer will change everything, from science to art.

Speech 1970

My Z3 was the first fully functional program-controlled computer. That was a good day.

Autobiography 1975

The most complex problems often have the simplest solutions, if you can find them.

Speech 1982