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Steve Jobs

I'm an optimist in the sense that I believe humans are noble and honorable, and some of them are really smart. I have a very optimistic view of individuals.

Steve Jobs

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Steve Jobs is saying that he trusts people to have good character and integrity, and he recognizes that some individuals possess great intelligence. His positive outlook is focused on the qualities he sees in people as unique individuals rather than humanity as a whole.

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