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

Lisp is worth learning for the profound enlightenment experience you will have when you finally get it; that experience will make you a better programmer for the rest of your days, even if you never actually use Lisp itself a lot. -- Eric S. Raymond

For complex systems, the compiler and development environment need to be in the same language that its supporting. It's the only way to grow code. -- Alan Kay

Should array indices start at 0 or 1? My compromise of 0.5 was rejected without, I thought, proper consideration. -- Stan Kelly-Bootle

The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference. -- Elie Wiesel

The greatest of all weaknesses is the fear of appearing weak. -- J. B. Bossuet, Politics from Holy Writ, 1709

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears. –Les Brown

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. –Leonardo da Vinci

Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. ~Anonymous

Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. –Babe Ruth