It is my firm belief that all successful languages are grown and not merely designed from first principles

Clearly, I reject the view that there is one way that is right for everyone and for every problem.

There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone.

If you think it's simple, then you have misunderstood the problem.

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot; C++ makes it harder, but when you do it blows your whole leg off.

Nobody should call themselves a professional if they only knew one language.

C++ is designed to allow you to express ideas, but if you don't have ideas or don't have any clue about how to express them, C++ doesn't offer much help.