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In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living defi

In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word frustration. – Alan Perlis

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You can measure a programmers perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN. – Alan Perlis

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Attitude
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A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God. – Alan Perlis

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God
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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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Education
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Whom computers would destroy, they must first drive mad. – Anon.

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I am cursed with computers something always goes wrong. – Carla Bruni

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My computer kept beating the pants off me at chess, until I discovered that it was no match against me at kickboxing. – Author Unknown

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