Within a computer natural language is unnatural. -- Alan J. Perlis (Epigrams in programming)

It is practically impossible to teach good programming style to students that have had prior exposure to BASIC. As potential programmers, they are mentally mutilated beyond hope of regeneration. -- E. W. Dijkstra

A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God. -- Alan J. Perlis (Epigrams in programming)

Good programmers use their brains, but good guidelines save us having to think out every case. -- Francis Glassborow

New eyes have X-ray vision. [someone that hasn't written it is more likely to spot the bug. "someone" can be you after a break] -- William S. Annis

Lisp programmers know the value of everything but the cost of nothing. -- Alan J. Perlis

If you can dream it, you can achieve it. –Zig Ziglar

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. –Mark Twain

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

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