Konrad Zuse

The world needs more engineers who can think like artists, and more artists who can think like engineers.

My machines were crude by today's standards, but they laid the groundwork for everything that came after.

The greatest reward is the knowledge that my work has made a difference.

I always tried to see the bigger picture, beyond the immediate technical challenges.

The human mind is the ultimate computer, capable of wonders we can only begin to imagine.

I hope my work inspires others to pursue their dreams, no matter how ambitious.

The computer is a machine that can do everything a human can do, except think.

The computer is not a substitute for human intelligence, but a tool to extend it.

My first computer, the Z1, was built in my parents' living room.

We are still at the very beginning of the computer age.

The most important thing is to have a good idea and the courage to pursue it.

I never thought my work would have such a profound impact on the world.

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

My goal was to automate the tedious calculations involved in civil engineering.

The Z3 was the first fully functional, program-controlled, electromechanical digital computer.

Without the war, my work would have progressed much faster.

The concept of a stored program was crucial for the development of modern computers.

I built my computers with relays because vacuum tubes were too expensive and unreliable.

The computer is a tool for liberation, freeing us from repetitive tasks.

My work was largely unknown outside of Germany for many years.