I am only a footnote, but proud of the footnote I have become. My subsequent work on eliciting principles and developing the theory of interface design, so that many people will be able to do what I did is probably also footnote-worthy. In looking back at this turn-of-the-century period, the rise of a worldwide network will be seen as the most significant part of the computer revolution.

As far as the customer is concerned, the interface is the product.

A well-designed and humane interface does not have to be split into beginner and expert subsystems.

When you have to choose among methods, your locus of attention is drawn from the task and temporarily becomes the decision itself.

A computer shall not waste your time or require you to do more work than is strictly necessary.

Right now, computers, which are supposed to be our servant, are oppressing us.

The system should treat all user input as sacred.