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Meaning
The speaker is saying that Steve Jobs mattered far beyond the technology industry. In this view, Jobs had a lasting impact on American life as well as on business. The quote frames him as a person of historical importance rather than just a successful executive.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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