Donald Knuth

TeX is a new language, not just a new typesetting system.

The joy of looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.

Software is like a gas; it expands to fill its container.

I exercise by doing karate; it's good for the mind and body.

The Art of Computer Programming is my life's work.

Bugs lurk in corners and infest the dark recesses of the feet of programmers.

Literate programming is the only way to write software that lasts.

Mathematics is the purest form of thought.

One of the major problems in computer science is the difficulty of debugging.

I prefer to do things by hand to understand them better.

The computer was born to solve problems that did not exist before.

Patience is a key virtue in algorithm design.

My books are meant to be read slowly and carefully.

Humor is essential in teaching computer science.

The future of computing lies in understanding the past.

Recursion is the essence of programming.

I write programs for fun, not just for utility.

Complexity is the enemy of good design.

Every time I write a program, I learn something new.

The best programs are written by those who understand the machine.