Donald Knuth

The best way to debug a program is to write it correctly in the first place.

I'm not a great programmer; I'm just a good programmer with great habits.

The most important thing is to enjoy what you're doing.

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

The most important thing is to never stop questioning.

I have always found that the best way to get a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.

The most important thing is to be true to yourself.

I believe that the best way to solve a problem is to break it down into smaller pieces.

The most important thing is to be patient.

The only way to truly understand something is to try to explain it to someone else.

The most important thing is to never give up.

I believe that the best way to innovate is to challenge the status quo.

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

I have always been a proponent of open source software.

The most important thing is to be open to new ideas.

I believe that the best way to make a difference is to lead by example.

I have always been a strong advocate for education.

The most important thing is to be kind.

I believe that the best way to live is to live with purpose.

The only way to truly fail is to stop trying.