Alan Perlis

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

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

“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.”

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

“It is easier to change the specification to fit the program than vice versa.”

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