Some people suggest that machines would be friendlier if input could be in a natural language. But natural language is probably the worst kind of input because it can be quite ambiguous. The process of retrieving information from the computer would be so time-consuming that you would be better off spending that time getting the information directly from an expert. -- Gary Kildall (inventor of CP/M, one of the first OS for the micro).

A no uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a yes merely uttered to please or what is worse, to avoid trouble. -- Mahatma Gandhi

A little learning is a dangerous thing. -- Alexander Pope

Students should be evaluated on how well they can achieve the goals they strived to achieve within a realistic context. Students need to learn to do things, not know things. -- Roger Schank, Engines for Education

It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission. -- Rear Admiral Dr. Grace Hopper

Argue with idiots, and you become an idiot. If you compete with slaves you become a slave. -- Paul Graham and Norbert Weiner, respectively

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. –Pablo Picasso

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

No masterpiece was ever created by a lazy artist.~ Anonymous

Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out. ~John Wooden