The first step is to establish that something is possible; then probability will occur.

Tesla Motors was created to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport. If we clear a path to the creation of compelling electric vehicles, but then lay intellectual property landmines behind us to inhibit others, we are acting in a manner contrary to that goal. Tesla will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology.

Selling an electric sports car creates an opportunity to fundamentally change the way America drives.

Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.

People should pursue what they're passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.

When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.

Being an entrepreneur is like eating glass and staring into the abyss of death.