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Alan Perlis quotes

In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'.

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You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.

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A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.

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A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.

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If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan.

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I think it is inevitable that people program poorly. Training will not substantially help matters. We have to learn to live with it.

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It goes against the grain of modern education to teach students to program. What fun is there to making plans, acquiring discipline, organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self critical.

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