Donald Knuth

Computer Science American 1938 346 quotes

Author of The Art of Computer Programming

Quotes by Donald Knuth

The computer is a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for good or for evil.

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I have always tried to make my work as clear and understandable as possible.

Interview

The most important thing in teaching is to inspire your students.

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I believe that the pursuit of knowledge is one of the noblest human endeavors.

Interview

The greatest challenge in programming is to write code that is both correct and efficient.

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I have always been a firm believer in the power of collaboration.

Interview

The most important thing in life is to find your passion and pursue it with all your heart.

Lecture

I believe that the best way to solve complex problems is to break them down into smaller, more manageable parts.

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The computer is a powerful tool, but it is only as good as the people who use it.

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I have always tried to be a lifelong learner.

Interview

The most important thing in programming is to write code that is easy to maintain.

Lecture

I believe that the future of education lies in personalized learning.

Lecture

The greatest reward in life is to make a positive impact on the world.

Interview

I have been using the computer for 20 years and I have never seen a computer that I could not improve.

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If you find errors in this book, please send them to me. I will pay you $2.56 for each error.

The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 1

I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.

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I am a computer scientist. I am not a programmer. I am a mathematician.

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The most important thing in programming is to be able to read the code.

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The only way to learn a new programming language is to write programs in it.

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I have always been fascinated by the idea of creating something out of nothing.

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