Steve Wozniak

Computer Engineering American 1950 316 quotes

Co-founder of Apple Inc. and designer of the Apple I and Apple II computers.

Quotes by Steve Wozniak

The joy of creation is its own reward.

Private notes

I believe in open systems and sharing knowledge.

Letter to a community group

The computer should be a tool for empowerment, not just a toy.

Diary entry

I'm always tinkering, always trying to make things better.

Letter to a friend

My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing people use what I've built.

Private journal entry

I never set out to be famous, just to build cool stuff.

Correspondence with a journalist (private)

The future of computing is in the hands of those who dare to innovate.

Letter to a student

I'm a firm believer that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around.

Diary entry

The best ideas often come from playing around and experimenting.

Letter to a young inventor

I've always been driven by curiosity and the desire to understand how things work.

Private notes

Don't be afraid to challenge the status quo.

Correspondence with a mentee

The most important thing is to have fun with what you do.

Letter to a family member

I'm an optimist about the power of technology to improve lives.

Diary entry

My happiest moments are when I'm deep in thought, designing a new circuit.

Private journal entry

The beauty of engineering is in its elegance and efficiency.

Correspondence with a fellow engineer

I never stopped being a kid who loves to build things.

Diary entry

I'm not interested in being the richest man in the graveyard.

Private notes

The personal computer revolution was about empowering individuals.

Diary entry

I always believed in the power of one person to make a difference.

Letter to a friend

My greatest joy is seeing others succeed with the tools I've helped create.

Private journal entry