Quote of the day by Google co-founder Larry Page: "When you aim for the stars you may come up short, but still reach the moon" — comments on the scale of ambition
Larry Page, co-founder of Google, emphasizes the importance of ambition in achieving success. His quote, 'When you aim for the stars you may come up short, but still reach the moon,' reflects a philosophy that has driven innovation at Google. This mindset is particularly embodied in the company's Moonshot Factory, which focuses on ambitious projects.
- ▪Larry Page co-founded Google and is recognized as one of the wealthiest individuals globally.
- ▪His quote highlights the value of aiming high, even if one does not fully achieve their initial goals.
- ▪The Moonshot Factory, established in 2010, represents Google's commitment to pursuing ambitious and innovative projects.
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Tech Quote of the day by Google co-founder Larry Page: "When you aim for the stars you may come up short, but still reach the moon" — comments on the scale of ambition Opinion By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published 27 May 2026 The legendary tech entrepreneur outlines a philosophy at the heart of Google's meteoric rise in the last few decades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Larry Page co-founded Google with Sergey Brin and is considered among the richest people in the world.
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