Within a computer natural language is unnatural. -- Alan J. Perlis (Epigrams in programming)

The function of good software is to make the complex appear to be simple. -- Grady Booch

Seize any opportunity, or anything that looks like opportunity. They are rare, much rarer than you think... -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, "The Black Swan".

A no uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a yes merely uttered to please or what is worse, to avoid trouble. -- Mahatma Gandhi

That is one of the most distinctive differences between school and the real world: there is no reward for putting in a good effort. In fact, the whole concept of a "good effort" is a fake idea adults invented to encourage kids. It is not found in nature. -- Paul Graham

Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex, intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple, stupid behavior. -- Dee Hock, Birth of the Chaordic Age

The starting point of all achievement is desire. ~Napolean Hill

Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. ~Winston Churchill

If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission. ~Anonymous

You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction. ~George Lorimer