If something's important enough, you should try. Even if you - the probable outcome is failure. Elon Musk failureimportantoutcome Change image and share on social
If you had to buy a new plane every time you flew somewhere, it would be incredibly expensive. Elon Musk buyexpensivefly Change image and share on social
People should pursue what they're passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else. Elon Musk happymakepassionate Change image and share on social
If you look at space companies, they've failed either because they've had a technical solution where success was not a possible outcome, they were unable to attract a critical mass of talent, or they just ran out of money. The finish line is usually a lot further away than you think. Elon Musk attractcompanycritical share on social
I usually describe myself as an engineer; that's basically what I've been doing since I was a kid. Elon Musk basicallydescribeengineer Change image and share on social
The future of humanity is going to bifurcate in two directions: Either it's going to become multiplanetary, or it's going to remain confined to one planet and eventually there's going to be an extinction event. Elon Musk bifurcateconfinedirection share on social
An asteroid or a supervolcano could certainly destroy us, but we also face risks the dinosaurs never saw: An engineered virus, nuclear war, inadvertent creation of a micro black hole, or some as-yet-unknown technology could spell the end of us. Elon Musk asteroidblackcreation share on social
In order for us to have a future that's exciting and inspiring, it has to be one where we're a space-bearing civilization. Elon Musk bearcivilizationexcit Change image and share on social
A company is a group organized to create a product or service, and it is only as good as its people and how excited they are about creating. I do want to recognize a ton of super-talented people. I just happen to be the face of the companies. Elon Musk companycreateexcite share on social
