Donald Knuth

Computer Science American 1938 346 quotes

Author of The Art of Computer Programming

Quotes by Donald Knuth

The computer is a tool, not a master.

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I have always believed that the best way to solve a problem is to break it down into smaller parts.

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The most important thing in life is to be happy.

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I have always been a fan of elegant solutions.

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The best way to predict the future is to create it.

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I have always believed that the best way to learn is by doing.

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The most important thing in programming is to be able to debug your code.

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I have always been a fan of simple solutions.

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The best way to write good code is to write a lot of code.

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I have always believed that the best way to teach is by example.

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The most important thing in life is to be kind.

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I have always been a fan of clear and concise code.

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The best way to learn is to teach.

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I have always believed that the best way to innovate is to experiment.

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The most important thing in programming is to be able to test your code.

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I have always been a fan of well-documented code.

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

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I have always believed that the best way to succeed is to work hard.

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The most important thing in life is to be honest.

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I have always been a fan of efficient algorithms.

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