Quote #24

There are still some other things to do, so don't think if I didn't fix your favorite bug that your bug report is in the bit bucket. (It may be, but don't think it. :-)

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  4. What about WRITING it first and rationalizing it afterwards? :-)
  5. Real programmers can write assembly code in any language. :-)
  6. You want it in one line? Does it have to fit in 80 columns? :-)
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  8. All language designers are arrogant. Goes with the territory... :-)

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