Ken Thompson

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

The beauty of UNIX is that it's a collection of small, simple tools that can be combined in powerful ways.

I'm not a visionary. I'm a craftsman.

The only way to make a system secure is to understand every line of code.

The most important thing is to keep learning.

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

I don't like complexity. I like simplicity.

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

The most important thing is to be able to adapt.

The UNIX system is a living, breathing organism.

I'm not a fan of big, monolithic systems.

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

The most important thing is to be curious.

I don't believe in silver bullets.

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

The most important thing is to be persistent.

I'm not a fan of fads.

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

I've always felt that the best way to do something is to do it yourself.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.