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

We toast the Lisp programmer who pens his thoughts within nests of parentheses.

Because of its vitality, the computing field is always in desperate need of new cliches: Banality soothes our nerves.

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

Dealing with failure is easy: Work hard to improve. Success is also easy to handle: You've solved the wrong problem. Work hard to improve.

You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.

Don't have good ideas if you aren't willing to be responsible for them.