Howard Aiken

If it should turn out that the basic logics of a machine are sound, then the machine should be capable of any computation that can be done by a human mind.

Don't worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you'll have to ram them down people's throats.

The machine is not a brain, but a tool. It is an extension of man's intellect, not a replacement for it.

The future of computing lies in the ability to make these machines accessible to everyone, not just a select few.

Only a few people will understand the true significance of what we are doing here today.

The computer is a device for doing arithmetic, but it is also a device for doing logic.

We are not building a machine to replace man, but to assist him in his intellectual endeavors.

The machine is a tool, and like any tool, its effectiveness depends on the skill of the user.

The problems of the future will require machines of ever-increasing complexity and capability.

The computer is a means to an end, not an end in itself.

The greatest challenge in computing is not building the machines, but understanding how to use them effectively.

The machine will only do what you tell it to do, no more and no less.

The development of computing machines is a continuous process, with each generation building upon the last.

The computer is a powerful tool, but it is not a substitute for human thought and creativity.

The future belongs to those who can master the art of computation.

The machine is a logical device, and its operations are governed by the laws of logic.

The true measure of a machine's usefulness is its ability to solve real-world problems.

The computer is a tool for extending the reach of the human mind.

The development of computing machines is a testament to the ingenuity of the human spirit.

The machine is a slave to its program, and its intelligence is derived from the intelligence of its programmer.