Steve Jobs – A Tribute
One of the greatest heroes of our time has passed away into the pages of history on Wednesday. Until last August, he was the CEO of Apple Inc and was the most celebrated person in technology and business on the planet. This is a small tribute to this great innovator.
(Steve Jobs: February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011)
Steve’s quotes
“Stay hungry, stay foolish.”
“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
“I want to put a ding in the universe.”
“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.”
Celebrity tributes
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder: “Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.”
Barack Obama, president of the United States: “He transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.”
Tim Cook, Apple CEO: “Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.”
Bill Gates, Microsoft founder: “The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger, California governor: ” Steve lived the California Dream every day of his life and he changed the world and inspired all of us.”
