Sergey Brin is the co-founder of Google and a true tech innovator. He believes in curiosity, bold ideas, and building a better world. His words are full of hope and energy. If you’re chasing dreams or need motivation, these quotes will inspire you.
“You may have a burning passion, you may not. Don’t worry about that. Passion can be a bit of a rollercoaster. But you need to have perseverance. You need to have a goal and you need to work towards it.”
Sergey Brin, University of Maryland Commencement Speech, 2009
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Sergey Brin Quotes on Innovation and Technology
“We want Google to be the third half of your brain.”
“Solving big problems is easier than solving little problems.”
“The perfect search engine would understand exactly what you mean.”
“We try to work on things that billions of people will use every day.”
“It’s very rewarding to work on something you think will make a big difference.”
“The world’s information should be universally accessible and useful.”
“We do lots of stuff. The only way you are going to have success is to have lots of failures first.”
“We’re focused on building great products that make a real difference.”
“We want technology to help people live better lives.”
“It’s not enough to be an expert. You have to innovate.”
Sergey Brin on Success and Risk
“If what we are doing is not seen by some people as science fiction, it’s probably not transformative enough.”
“The only way you are going to have success is to have lots of failures first.”
“You have to have a healthy disregard for the impossible.”
“Be bold. Try things. Don’t be afraid to fail.”
“We want to work on things that matter.”
“There’s no single formula for success.”
“The best people want to work on the biggest challenges.”
“You never lose by taking big bets.”
“Start with a dream. Then work backward.”
“The greatest risk is not taking any risk.”
Sergey Brin on Dreaming Big
“I had no dreams of being a millionaire. I just wanted to build things.”
“Dreams should be big and wild.”
“We didn’t start out to make money. We wanted to make something useful.”
“Let curiosity lead the way.”
“When you’re curious, you discover amazing things.”
“We need to be constantly questioning everything.”
“Follow your heart and your mind.”
“There’s always room to make things better.”
“Don’t chase money—chase meaning.”
“Be brave enough to do something new.”
Sergey Brin Quotes on Learning and Curiosity
“I think curiosity is probably the most important thing you can have.”
“Every failure teaches you something.”
“Try to learn something new every day.”
“Being a student of life is what makes things interesting.”
“Smart people love to be challenged.”
“If you stop learning, you stop growing.”
“I’ve learned the most from problems I couldn’t solve right away.”
“Learning is a journey without a finish line.”
“When you’re open to new ideas, the world opens up to you.”
“Stay curious. It keeps you young.”
Sergey Brin on People and Collaboration
“The people you work with make all the difference.”
“Find people who share your passion.”
“Teamwork is what turns ideas into reality.”
“Working with others multiplies the impact.”
“Great companies are built by great teams.”
“You can’t build something big alone.”
“Respect others. Learn from them.”
“Share your vision and listen to feedback.”
“Everyone has something to teach you.”
“Surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you.”
Books
The most well-known books that include stories about Sergey Brin:
1. In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
by Steven Levy
A detailed look into the history of Google, its culture, and its founders—including Sergey Brin.
2. Google Speaks: Secrets of the World’s Greatest Billionaire Entrepreneurs, Sergey Brin and Larry Page
by Janet Lowe
This book focuses specifically on Sergey Brin and Larry Page, their work on Google, and their vision for the future.
3. The Google Story
by David A. Vise and Mark Malseed
A bestselling book that covers the creation of Google by Brin and Page at Stanford.
4. How Google Works
by Eric Schmidt & Jonathan Rosenberg
This book offers insider knowledge about Google’s leadership style and decision-making.
