FORTRAN is not a flower but a weed - it is hardy, occasionally blooms, and grows in every computer.

Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.

To understand a program, you must become both the machine and the program.

Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer.

It is better to have 100 functions operate on one data structure than to have 10 functions operate on 10 data structures.

It goes against the grain of modern education to teach children to program. What fun is there in making plans, acquiring discipline in organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail and learning to be self-critical?

If a listener nods his head when you're explaining your program, wake him up.