Today marked the end of an era. Each of the quotes below is linked to a eulogy or collection of reflections on the passing of Steve Jobs.
Steven Paul Jobs, 56, died earlier today at his home with his family. The co-founder and longtime CEO of Apple, Inc., was the most celebrated person in technology and business on the planet. It had taken a while for the world to realize what an amazing treasure Steve Jobs was. But Jobs knew it all along. —Steven Levy
It’s one thing to miss someone, to feel a void when they’re gone. It’s another to do something with their legacy, to honor them through your actions. —Seth Godin
I found my dreams through his machines. —Leo Babuta
For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. —Bill Gates
You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. —Steve Jobs
Steve leaves behind a company only he could have built. —Apple
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