Clearly, I reject the view that there is one way that is right for everyone and for every problem.

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.

Wishes can be harmful to us when they overcome patience.

If I were a Palestinian of the right age, I'd eventually join one of the terrorist organizations.

Everyone remembers his past with greater vividness as the present becomes more important. Dying men in their last delirium are supposed to see their whole life spread out before them.

Every Christian will allow that sin is an evil, and that it is our duty not to commit sin.

Alone with Giddon again, Bitterblue considered him, rather liking the mud streaks on his face. He looked like a handsome sunken rowboat.

Celebrity is the religion of our time.

As an actor, it doesn't happen often that somebody sends you a script that is first of all that good.

Sell your presence and purchase bewilderment.

Comic books to me are fairy tales for grown-ups.

Style is a display of character. It's also a great way to express yourself and the ladies like it.