Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer.
Alan Perlis

It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
Alan Perlis

Don't have good ideas if you aren't willing to be responsible for them.
Alan Perlis

If you have a procedure with 10 parameters, you probably missed some.
Alan Perlis

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

I think it is inevitable that people program poorly. Training will not substantially help matters. We have to learn to live with it.
Alan Perlis

Fools ignore complexity. Pragmatists suffer it. Some can avoid it. Geniuses remove it.
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