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.'

No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that.

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.

I've always been more interested in the future than in the past.

It's easier to apologize than ask for permission.

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

At any given moment, there is always a line representing what your boss will believe. If you step over it, you will not get your budget. Go as close to that line as you can.