John Carmack

"Virtual reality is the ultimate display."

"There's an incredible amount of magic in good engineering."

"Making mistakes is how you learn."

"I believe I can accomplish anything if I focus and work hard enough."

"The best thing about being a game developer is seeing people play your game."

"I'm driven by the desire to make something great."

"There is no substitute for hard work."

"Good code is its own best documentation."

"You can't be great if you're not pushing yourself."

"The only way to learn is by doing."

"I try to surround myself with people who are smarter than I am."

"Video games are art."

"There's beauty in simplicity."

"The most important tool a programmer has is their problem-solving ability."

"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come."

"Fear is the enemy of progress."

"The goal is to make something that matters."

"Innovation requires risk."

"I've never believed in shortcuts."

"The mark of a great programmer is clean code."

"There's no magic, just hard work and dedication."

"Passion is the fuel that drives great work."

"You have to be willing to challenge the status quo."

"Attention to detail is what separates good from great."

"The future is created by those who believe in it."

"Every problem is an opportunity to learn."

"I believe in constant improvement."

"The best ideas come from diverse perspectives."

"Stay humble and keep learning."

"Good code is a joy to read."