Because of its vitality, the computing field is always in desperate need of new cliches: Banality soothes our nerves.
In programming, as in everything else, to be in error is to be reborn.
Optimization hinders evolution. Everything should be built top-down, except the first time. Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.
Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer.
C programmers never die. They are just cast into void.
If a listener nods his head when you're explaining your program, wake him up.