Functional programming is like describing your problem to a mathematician. Imperative programming is like giving instructions to an idiot. -- arcus, #scheme on Freenode

In theory, there’s no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is. -- Albert Einstein

The trouble with the world is that the stupid are always cocksure and the intelligent are always filled with doubt. -- Bertrand Russell

We remember what we learn when we care about performing better and when we believe that what we have been asked to do is representative of reality. -- Roger Schank, Engines for Education

When your enemy is making a very serious mistake, don't be impolite and disturb him. -- Napoleon Bonaparte (allegedly)

It would appear that we have reached the limits of what it is possible to achieve with computer technology, although one should be careful with such statements, as they tend to sound pretty silly in 5 years. -- John Von Neumann, circa 1949

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.~ Anatole France

Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. –Napoleon Hill

If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten. –Tony Robbins

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