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Sometimes he says something good.

He's a smart man. Sometimes nos as poetic, but a smart man nonetheless. Like @magnacarta mentioned above, He seems to have been inspired by Arthur C. Clarke for this quote.

That's very similar to that quote from writer Arthur C. Clarke, or (Thor Odinsson).

It's probably where Musk got it from to be honest. I heard it on an interview today where he explained why he doesn't consider himself an businessman, but an engineer and technologist.

-- with F--- You money, and he uses it that way. Even if he fails spectacularly in one project, it's offset by just as spectacular success elsewhere.