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My goal was never to just create a company. A lot of people misinterpret that, as if I don't care about revenue or profit or any of those things. But what not being just a company means to me is not being just that - building something that actually makes a really big change in the world.
Mark Zuckerberg
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What this quote means

Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of creating impactful solutions rather than merely focusing on profit.

In this quote, Mark Zuckerberg expresses his intention behind building a company. He clarifies that his aim transcends financial success; instead, he seeks to create a transformative entity that contributes positively to society and instigates significant change in the world.

Themes

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In practice

Example use cases

During a keynote speech to inspire young entrepreneurs.

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