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Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer. - Alan Perlis

Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer. – Alan Perlis

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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. – Alan Perlis

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It cannot be said often enough that science fiction as a genre is incredibly educational – and Im speaking the written science fiction, not Star Trek. Science fiction writers tend to fill their books if theyre clever with little bits of interesting stuff and real stuff. – Terry Pratchett

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If science fiction is the mythology of modern technology, then its myth is tragic. – Ursula K. Le Guin

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That the way to achieve higher standards of living for all is through science and technology, taking advantage of better tools, methods and organization. – Charles E. Wilson

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We asked ourselves and the world to base decisions on good science, and I really believe the United States can be the leader in delivering that message to our international trading partners. – Mike Johanns

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Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. – Albert Einstein

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The satirist is prevented by repulsion from gaining a better knowledge of the world he is attracted to, yet he is forced by attraction to concern himself with the world that repels him. – Italo Calvino

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Im proud of all the movies Ive made. Theyre not sequels, theyre not franchises. And the reason I pick my films carefully is that I dont want to spit on my life. I like to think of myself as more than that. – Kevin Costner

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Depending on what day of the week it is and what time of the month it is, Im a good friend or not a good friend. Im more or less a good mom or not a good mom, more or less a good mate or not a good mate. Thats just life, whether or not youre public. – Amy Grant

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