It is better to do the right problem the wrong way than the wrong problem the right way.
Richard HammingThe most dangerous thought you can have as a creative person is to think you know what you’re doing.
Richard HammingNewton said, "If I have seen further than others, it is because I've stood on the shoulders of giants." These days we stand on each other's feet!
Richard HammingIf you don't work on important problems, it's not likely that you'll do important work.
Richard HammingMost people like to believe something is or is not true. Great scientists tolerate ambiguity very well. They believe the theory enough to go ahead; they doubt it enough to notice the errors and faults so they can step forward and create the new replacement theory. If you believe too much you'll never notice the flaws; if you doubt too much you won't get started. It requires a lovely balance.
Richard Hamming