Ken Thompson

One of my most productive days was when I threw away 1000 lines of code.

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

I'm not a programmer. I'm a computer scientist. I design systems.

If you don't like a language, write your own.

UNIX is a simple, consistent operating system. It's not a toy, but it's not a monster either.

The only way to go fast is to go well.

The problem with 'trusting trust' is that you can't verify it.

I don't care about the language, I care about the problem.

The best way to get a good idea is to get a lot of ideas.

The only way to make a system secure is to make it simple.

We are not building a system for the masses, we are building a system for ourselves.

The most important thing is to keep it simple.

The only way to learn is by doing.

I'm not interested in making money, I'm interested in making good software.

The most important tool is the one you know how to use.

The only way to predict the future is to invent it.

I don't believe in magic. I believe in hard work.

The best programs are those that are written by one person.

The only way to make a system robust is to make it simple.

The most important thing is to have fun.