To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge.

You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership. It might help if we ran the MBAs out of Washington.

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.

If it isn't bolted down, bring it home.

The glass is neither half empty nor half full. It's simply larger than it needs to be. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission

The most damaging phrase in the language is: 'It's always been done that way.'

I will not take what you need to give me. I will take what you want to give me.