A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming is not worth knowing.

Optimization hinders evolution.

If you have a procedure with 10 parameters, you probably missed some.

A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming is not worth knowing.

Every reader should ask himself periodically “Toward what end, toward what end?”—but do not ask it too often lest you pass up the fun of programming for the constipation of bittersweet philosophy.

When someone says, "I want a programming language in which I need only say what I want done," give him a lollipop.

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?