Certainly not every good program is object-oriented, and not every object-oriented program is good.

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot; C++ makes it harder, but when you do it blows your whole leg off.

C++ is designed to allow you to express ideas, but if you don't have ideas or don't have any clue about how to express them, C++ doesn't offer much help.

First, I'd like to see the basic tools such as compilers, debuggers, profilers, database interfaces, GUI builders, CAD tools, and so forth fully support the ISO standard.

After all, C++ isn't a perfect match for Java's design aims either.

When done well, software is invisible.

There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone.

The first law of computer science: Every problem is solved by yet another indirection.

C++ is my favorite garbage collected language because it generates so little garbage

It's easy to win forgiveness for being wrong; being right is what gets you into real trouble.

An organisation that treats its programmers as morons will soon have programmers that are willing and able to act like morons only.

Everyone who got to where they are had to begin where they were.

Things aren't important, but beauty is.

We look at each other a second. " I'm tired of the rules, " I say. Aibileen chuckles and looks out the window. I realise how thin this revelation must sound to her.

I heaved into being, came out of the stone, the bricks, and other elements, and took form. (Dark City Lights)

Let your doubts & fears melt away, as you fulfill your life's destiny & goals.

The highest philosophers, in explaining the mystery of this world, are obliged to call in the aid of another.

You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone.

I've never worked in politics, never been a member of an official committee or a political party.

I'm proud to be part of a generation that is looking ahead and wants to see a brighter future.

If you don't laugh at all, you've missed the point. If you only laugh, you've missed your chance from illumination.