That lack of programmability is probably what ultimately will doom vi. It can't extend its domain.

Most of the bright people don't work for you - no matter who you are.

We have to encourage the future we want rather than trying to prevent the future we fear.

There are always more smart people outside your company than within it.

Bitmap display is media compatible with dot matrix or laser printers.

I wish we hadn't used all the keys on the keyboard.

The best way to do research is to make a radical assumption and then assume it's true. For me, I use the assumption that object oriented programming is the way to go.

Sometimes the easiest way to get something done is to be a little naive about it.

Take responsibility for the things you build and invent.

Interleaf is based on the formatting process.

I think one of the interesting things is that vi is really a mode-based editor.

I cringe when critics say I'm a master of the popular novel. What's an unpopular novel?

All women desire one simple quality in their partner, which is understanding.

What is man but his passion?

To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

My dear friend, clear your mind of cant.

The powder is mixed with water and tastes exactly like powder mixed with water.

If you do not love too much, you do not love enough.

The FBI had a right to review that. And they did and they found Hillary Clinton not in any criminal violation.

Friendship's an abstract of this noble flame, 'Tis love refin'd, and purged from all its dross, 'Tis next to angel's love, if not the same, As strong in passion is, though not so gross.

Why I came here, I know not; where I shall go it is useless to inquire - in the midst of myriads of the living and the dead worlds, stars, systems, infinity, why should I be anxious about an atom?