Linus Torvalds

The only way to get a good program is to write a lot of bad programs.

I don't think I'm a particularly good programmer. I'm just a very persistent one.

The only thing that matters is that the code works.

I'm not a fan of bureaucracy. I'm a fan of getting things done.

The only thing that matters is that the users are happy.

I'm not a fan of proprietary software. I'm a fan of open source.

The only way to build a great community is to be open and transparent.

I'm not a fan of hype. I'm a fan of substance.

The only way to make progress is to be willing to break things.

I'm not a fan of closed systems. I'm a fan of open systems.

The only way to innovate is to experiment.

I'm not a fan of dogma. I'm a fan of pragmatism.

The only way to build something great is to have a passionate community.

I'm not a fan of perfection. I'm a fan of getting things done.

The only way to scale is to delegate.

The only way to solve a problem is to understand it.

The only way to build robust software is to test it thoroughly.

I'm not a fan of closed-mindedness. I'm a fan of open-mindedness.

The only way to make an impact is to be persistent.

I'm not a fan of reinventing the wheel. I'm a fan of building on existing work.