Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations which we can perform without thinking about them. -- Alfred North Whitehead (Introduction to Mathematics)
I invented the term Object-Oriented, and I can tell you I did not have C++ in mind. -- Alan Kay
Luck is where preparation meets opportunity. -- Randy Pausch
The venerable master Qc Na was walking with his student, Anton. Hoping to prompt the master into a discussion, Anton said "Master, I have heard that objects are a very good thing - is this true?" Qc Na looked pityingly at his student and replied, "Foolish pupil - objects are merely a poor man's closures." Chastised, Anton took his leave from his master and returned to his cell, intent on studying closures. He carefully read the entire "Lambda: The Ultimate..." series of papers and its cousins, and implemented a small Scheme interpreter with a closure-based object system. He learned much, and looked forward to informing his master of his progress. On his next walk with Qc Na, Anton attempted to impress his master by saying "Master, I have diligently studied the matter, and now understand that objects are truly a poor man's closures." Qc Na responded by hitting Anton with his stick, saying "When will you learn? Closures are a poor man's object." At that moment, Anton became enlightened. -- Anton van Straaten (Na = Norman Adams, Qa = Christian Queinnec)
Good programmers use their brains, but good guidelines save us having to think out every case. -- Francis Glassborow
The only constant in the world of hi-tech is change. -- Mark Ward
There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul. ~Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. ~Mark Twain
Education costs money. But then so does ignorance. –Sir Claus Moser
Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. –George Addair