Quote by Mark Zuckerberg

I just think people have a lot of fiction. But, you know, I mean, the real story of Facebook is just that we've worked so hard for all this time. I mean, the real story is actually probably pretty boring, right? I mean, we just sat at our computers for six years and coded.

I just think people have a lot of fiction. But, you know, I

Summary

This quote, attributed to Mark Zuckerberg, highlights the misconception that success stories are often glamorous or inherently captivating. Zuckerberg suggests that the true narrative of Facebook's creation is far less exciting. Instead, he points out the dedicated and diligent work that went into building the platform - spending countless hours coding behind computer screens. This quote challenges the idea that remarkable achievements are solely derived from extraordinary events, emphasizing the importance of hard work and persistence in accomplishing significant goals.

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