In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word frustration. – Alan Perlis
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
If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan. – Alan Perlis
A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God. – Alan Perlis
How do people go to sleep? I’m afraid I’ve lost the knack. I might try busting myself smartly over the temple with the night-light. I might repeat to myself, slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound; if I can remember any of the damn things. – Dorothy Parker, Here Lies, 1939