Code reuse is the Holy Grail of Software Engineering.

Good architecture is necessary to give programs enough structure to be able to grow large without collapsing into a puddle of confusion.

People who should be the first to recognize the value of an innovation are often the last.

Most programming languages contain good parts and bad parts. I discovered that I could be better programmer by using only the good parts and avoiding the bad parts.

Just because something is a standard doesn’t mean it is the right choice for every application. Like XML, for example.

Code reuse is the Holy Grail of Software Engineering.

Progress comes from finding better ways to do things. Don't be afraid of innovation. Don't be afraid of ideas that are not your own.