Ryan Dahl

"I wanted to create something that was really simple and elegant."

"Node.js is an experiment in an alternative way to build web servers."

"The biggest mistake we made with Node.js was the module system."

"I think the web should be simple."

"Software should be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute."

"Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability."

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."

"JavaScript is the language of the web."

"I wanted to build something that made sense."

"Perfection is not just about control, it's also about letting go."

"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."

"The most important thing is to keep learning."

"Good design is simple design."

"I believe in the power of open source."

"Life is about continuous improvement."

"You have to be willing to fail."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"Innovation requires patience and persistence."

"I want to build things that last."

"Every problem is an opportunity to learn."

"The best ideas come from deep thinking."

"Freedom of choice is essential."

"I'm grateful for every opportunity to create."

"Complexity is the enemy of good software."

"Change is the only constant in technology."

"True strength comes from admitting what you don't know."

"I try to live by principle, not convenience."

"The work you do defines who you are."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

"I believe in the power of collaboration."