A horse which stops dead just before a jump and thus propels its rider into a graceful arc provides a splendid excuse for general merriment. – Duke of Endinburgh
We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the root of all evil. – C.A.R. Hoare, quoted by Donald Knuth
The bird let loose in Eastern skies, Returning fondly home, Neer stoops to earth her wing, nor flies Where idle warblers roam; But high she shoots through air and light, Above all low delay, Where nothing earthly bounds her flight, Nor shadow dims her way. – Thomas Moore
