I don't know how many of you have ever met Dijkstra, but you probably know that arrogance in computer science is measured in nano-Dijkstras.
Alan KayThe protean nature of the computer is such that it can act like a machine or like a language to be shaped and exploited.
Alan KayDon't worry about what anybody else is going to do. The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
Alan KayThe tree of research must be fed from time to time with the blood of bean-counters, for it is its natural manure.
Alan Kay