When you're designing a language, you're really designing a ... - Guido van Rossum

"When you're designing a language, you're really designing a philosophy of how people should think."

Guido van Rossum Philosophy

Software Creator Dutch Born 1956 (age 70)

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"Life is too short to be serious all the time. If you can't laugh at yourself, call me, I'll laugh at you."

"Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability."

"I try to avoid encoding too much state in APIs."

"Readability counts."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."