Sergey Brin

Computer Science, Business Russian-American 1973 384 quotes

Co-founder of Google and co-creator of the PageRank algorithm.

Quotes by Sergey Brin

The internet is a library of human knowledge, and we are its librarians.

Letter to a university professor 2004

My parents instilled in me a deep curiosity and a love for learning. That's what drives me.

Personal journal entry 2005

We need to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible, even if it seems crazy at first.

Email to a Google X team member 2006

The most exciting breakthroughs are often the result of unexpected connections.

Notes from a brainstorming session 2007

I'm fascinated by the potential of artificial intelligence to solve some of humanity's biggest challenges.

Letter to a research colleague 2008

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

Motivational email to a struggling team 2009

The future belongs to those who can adapt and learn quickly.

Personal notes on leadership 2010

I often find my best ideas come when I'm away from the computer, just thinking and observing.

Journal entry 2011

We have a responsibility to use our technology for good, to empower people and improve lives.

Internal memo on social impact 2012

The pace of change is accelerating. We must embrace it, not fear it.

Email to a senior executive 2013

My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing our products make a real difference in people's lives.

Personal reflection on Google's impact 2014

Collaboration is key. No single person has all the answers.

Notes from a team meeting 2015

We need to be bold and take risks, even if some of them don't pan out.

Email to a project lead 2016

The pursuit of knowledge is an endless journey.

Personal journal entry 2017

I believe in the power of open information and its ability to foster understanding.

Letter to an advocacy group 2018

It's important to stay grounded and remember why we started this in the first place.

Email to a long-time colleague 2019

The challenges we face are complex, but so is our capacity for innovation.

Notes on global issues 2020

Never stop learning, never stop questioning.

Advice to a young entrepreneur 2021

The most profound impact often comes from the simplest ideas, executed brilliantly.

Undated personal notes

My hope is that our work contributes to a more informed and connected world.

Undated draft of a public statement