Linus Torvalds

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

"The world is changing fast, and open source is part of that change."

"I don't believe in having a five-year plan."

"Keep it simple. That's my philosophy."

"Passion is important. If you're not passionate about what you do, it shows."

"The thing about community is that it's self-reinforcing."

"I like to think of Linux as a meritocracy where the best code wins."

"Good taste is important in everything, including code."

"I've learned that perfection is the enemy of done."

"The power of open source is that it empowers people."

"I don't think about legacy. I think about what's next."

"The best way to predict the future is to understand the past."

"I believe in evolution, not revolution, in most cases."

"Competition is fine, but cooperation is better."

"I'm not a people person, but I understand the value of community."

"The internet has made the world smaller but not simpler."

"I think the most important thing is to have good intentions."

"Linux was just a hobby. I never expected it to become this big."

"The key to success in open source is consistency over time."

"I'm a big believer in distributed systems because it mirrors reality."

"You have to be willing to say no to bad ideas."

"The beauty of open source is that anyone can participate."

"I don't believe in magic. I believe in hard work and good design."

"The most important skill in programming is learning how to learn."

"I'm not trying to change the world. I'm just trying to make good software."

"Ego drives a lot of behavior in the open source community."

"The thing about Linux is that it grew organically."

"I think transparency is crucial in open source projects."

"At the end of the day, code is communication with other programmers."

"I've never been interested in money. I've been interested in doing good work."