We control complexity by building abstractions that hide details when appropriate. We control complexity by establishing conventional interfaces that enable us to construct systems by combining standard, well-understood pieces in a ``mix and match'' way. We control complexity by establishing new languages for describing a design, each of which emphasizes particular aspects of the design and deemphasizes others. -- Alan J. Perlis

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. -- Benjamin Franklin

Premature optimization is the root of all evil (or at least most of it) in programming. -- Donald Knuth

Simplicity means the achievement of maximum effect with minimum means. -- Dr. Koichi Kawana

Any fool can make the simple complex, only a smart person can make the complex simple. -- unknown

Remember: you are alone. Every time you can get help from someone, it is an opportunity: you should eagerly size it. But then, promptly return to normal mode: you are alone and you must be prepared to solve every problem yourself. -- Eric KEDJI

In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it. ~Jane Smiley

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. ~Dale Carnegie

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. ~Thomas J. Watson