Saying that Java is nice because it works on all OSes is like saying that anal sex is nice because it works on all genders. -- Alanna

We will never become a truly paper-less society until the Palm Pilot folks come out with WipeMe 1.0. -- Andy Pierson

Controlling complexity is the essence of computer programming. -- Brian Kernigan

The three chief virtues of a programmer are: Laziness, Impatience and Hubris. -- Larry Wall (Programming Perl)

A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming, is not worth knowing. -- Alan Perlis

Programmers are in a race with the Universe to create bigger and better idiot-proof programs, while the Universe is trying to create bigger and better idiots. So far the Universe is winning. -- Rich Cook

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out. ~Robert Collier

Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success. ~Swami Vivekananda

Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting. ~Anonymous

Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. –George Addair