SQL, Lisp, and Haskell are the only programming languages that I've seen where one spends more time thinking than typing.
Philip GreenspunEven within traditional universities there has always been debate about whether it wouldn't be better to focus on only one course at a time.
Philip GreenspunI don't myself believe in astrology. However, I think that's because I'm a Libra and Libras are always skeptical.
Philip GreenspunStart by putting yourself in your users' shoes. Why are they coming to your site? If you look at most Web sites, you'd presume that the answer is "User is extremely bored and wishes to stare at a blank screen for several minutes while a flashing icon loads, then stare at the flashing icon for a few more minutes."
Philip Greenspun