In English every word can be verbed. Would that it were so in our programming languages.
ALAN PERLISMotto for a research laboratory: what we work on today, others will first think of tomorrow.
More Alan Perlis Quotes
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Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.
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If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan.
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C programmers never die. They are just cast into void.
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Are more sure when you can write, even more when you can teach, but certain when you can program.
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A programming language is low level when its programs require attention to the irrelevant.
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Optimization hinders evolution.
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Because of its vitality, the computing field is always in desperate need of new cliches.
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What fun is there in making plans, acquiring discipline in organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail and learning to be self-critical?
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You can measure a programmer’s perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.
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Work hard to improve. Success is also easy to handle.
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I think that it’s extraordinarily important that we in computer science keep fun in computing.
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Every reader should ask himself periodically.
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Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.
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FORTRAN is not a flower but a weed – it is hardy, occasionally blooms, and grows in every computer.
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A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.
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