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Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.
Alan Perlis

Some programming languages manage to absorb change, but withstand progress.
Alan Perlis

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.
Alan Perlis

The computing field is always in need of new cliches.
Alan Perlis

There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.
Alan Perlis

We toast the Lisp programmer who pens his thoughts within nests of parentheses.
Alan Perlis

You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.
Alan Perlis

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Biography
Type: Scientist
Nationality: American
Born: April 1, 1922
Died: February 7, 1990

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