Technology Quotes to Inspire You Today

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Today’s technology is a booming market full of exciting and innovative products and new learning opportunities. With technology as a major consumer of our time and also an exciting experience in our world today, are you motivated to generate something new?

How do you come up with a great new idea? Check out these inspiring technology quotes that might just inspire you to further develop your love for technology.

No doubt one may quote history to support any cause, as the devil quotes scripture.

— Learned Hand

"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity."

"A lot of companies have chosen to downsize, and maybe that was the right thing for them. We chose a different path. Our belief was that if we kept putting great products in front of customers, they would continue to open their wallets."

"I do not fear computers. I fear lack of them."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution."

"We have to stop optimizing for programmers and start optimizing for users."

Fun fact: Atwood is a software developer, book author, podcaster and a writer for Coding Horror, a popular blog.

"Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window."

"Everything is designed. Few things are designed well."

Fun fact: Reed is both an American comic book writer and video game writer. Cool jobs! Learn more about Rasmussen University’s degree programs in Technology

"The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself."

"Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful."

John Maeda, The Laws of Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life

Fun fact: Maeda has his Ph.D. in design and was named one of the 21 most important people in the 21st century by Esquire magazine.

"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."

Have you been inspired by the great quotes industry leaders and innovators above? If so, you may be interested in Rasmussen University’s Technology degrees or you may be inspired to pursue your degree in computer science. Whatever you choose, we hope you were inspired by these technology quotes and fun facts about the authors. Did we share your favorite quote? Let us know your favorite technology quotes on our Facebook page.

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