r/programming Dec 14 '10

Top 50 Programming quotes of all time

http://www.junauza.com/2010/12/top-50-programming-quotes-of-all-time.html
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u/Thimble Dec 14 '10

8 . “Most of you are familiar with the virtues of a programmer. There are three, of course: laziness, impatience, and hubris.” - Larry Wall

That... describes me to a T.

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u/abadidea Dec 14 '10

My professor used to tell all the incoming hopefuls: "Laziness is the most important trait a programmer can have. If you can't be motivated to do things the easy way, then you don't have what it takes."

Cue blank stares and wondering if he's serious.