There ain't nothin' in this world that's worth being a snot over.

Younger hackers are hard to classify. They're probably just as diverse as the old hackers are. We're all over the map.

At many levels, Perl is a 'diagonal' language.

Most of you are familiar with the virtues of a programmer. There are three, of course: laziness, impatience, and hubris.

For me, writing is a love-hate relationship.

Portability should be the default.

I think software patents are a bad idea. Many patents are given for trivial inventions.

Symmetry is overrated. Overrated is symmetry.

The Harvard Law states: Under controlled conditions of light, temperature, humidity, and nutrition, the organism will do as it damn well pleases.

Over the long term, symbiosis is more useful than parasitism. More fun, too. Ask any mitochondria.

Hubris itself will not let you be an artist.

Our destinies depend on the choices we make. Be it wise or stupid.

A wise walker will set out early, keeping an open mind on how far to travel, allowing each day's adventure to evolve.

World-view is a product of life-view, not vice versa.

I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay.

Every time I see a film about Joan of Arc I'm convinced she'll get away with it. It's the only way to get through life.

Self-respect governs morality: respect for others governs our behavior.

The only title in our democracy superior to that of President is the title of citizen.

If you got something you don't want other people to know, keep it in your pocket.

This Christmas, every Christmas, Santa Claus is everywhere and Jesus is nowhere to be found.

Nothing does more to lubricate the rough spots than a good dose of encouragement.