Developing a compiler was a logical move; but in matters like this, you don't run against logic - you run against people who can't change their minds.

You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership.

It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

If you want my ghost just say ' We've always done it that way.' and i will haunt you for 24 hours.

The only phrase I've ever disliked is, 'Why, we've always done it that way.' I always tell young people, 'Go ahead and do it. You can always apologize later.'

One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.

I had a running compiler and nobody would touch it. They told me computers could only do arithmetic.