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I don't spend my time pontificating about high-concept things I spend my time solving engineering and manufacturing problems.

Elon Musk

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Elon Musk
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: June 28
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I could either watch it happen or be a part of it.
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The thing that's worth doing is trying to improve our understanding of the world and gain a better appreciation of the universe and not to worry too much about there being no meaning. And, you know, try and enjoy yourself. Because, actually, life's pretty good. It really is.
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I came to the conclusion that we should aspire to increase the scope and scale of human consciousness in order to better understand what questions to ask. Really, the only thing that makes sense is to strive for greater collective enlightenment.
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Many things are improbable, only a few are impossible.
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I read books and talked to people. I mean that's kind of how one learns anything. There's lots of great books out there & lots of smart people.
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As a child I would just question things.
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My mentality is that of a samurai. I would rather commit seppuku than fail.
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Life is too short for long-term grudges.
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I'm reasonably optimistic about the future, especially the future of the United States - for the century, at least.
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It's just mind-blowingly awesome. I apologize, and I wish I was more articulate, but it's hard to be articulate when your mind's blown-but in a very good way.
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Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.
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