Quote by Steve Jobs

I don't think I've ever worked so hard on something, but working on Macintosh was the neatest experience of my life. Almost everyone who worked on it will say that. None of us wanted to release it at the end. It was as though we knew that once it was out of our hands, it wouldn't be ours anymore.

I don't think I've ever worked so hard on something, but wor

Summary

This quote, attributed to Steve Jobs, speaks to the intense dedication and passion invested in creating the Macintosh computer. Jobs highlights the collective sentiment of the team involved, who poured incredible efforts into the project and considered it a transformative experience. The reluctance to release it stems from a recognition that once it is released to the public, it becomes something beyond their control. This quote reflects the deep attachment and pride the team felt for the Macintosh, underscoring the emotional connection they had to their creation.

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By Steve Jobs

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