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

Des mots simples, quand ils sont bien utilisés, font faire à des gens ordinaires des choses extraordinaires. -- Khaled TANGAO

The only problems we can really solve in a satisfactory manner are those that finally admit a nicely factored solution. -- E. W. Dijkstra, The humble programmer

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

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

State is the root of all evil. In particular functions with side effects should be avoided. -- OO Sucks (bluetail.com)

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

Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. –Henry Ford

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained. –Marie Curie