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In computing, the mean time to failure keeps getting shorter.

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You think you KNOW when you learn.
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One man’s constant is another man’s variable.
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We began to feel as if we really were responsible for the successful, error-free perfect use of these machines.
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C programmers never die. They are just cast into void.
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We are on the verge: Today our program proved Fermat’s next-to-last theorem.
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I think it is inevitable that people program poorly.
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If a listener nods his head when you’re explaining your program, wake him up.
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Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.
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In the long run, every program becomes rococo, and then rubble.
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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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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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Are more sure when you can write, even more when you can teach, but certain when you can program.
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Don’t have good ideas if you aren’t willing to be responsible for them.
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There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.
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