Alan Perlis Quotes
Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.
Some programming languages manage to absorb change, but withstand progress.
The best book on programming for the layman is "Alice in Wonderland"; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.
The computing field is always in need of new cliches.
There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.
We toast the Lisp programmer who pens his thoughts within nests of parentheses.
You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.
