Kindness Quotes

Small acts. Big impact. These quotes make the case for compassion as a way of life.

23791 quotes

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"Code is read far more often than it is written. Optimize for readers."
Barbara Liskov
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"Patience with yourself is just as important as pushing yourself hard."
John Carmack
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"The Python community's strength comes from people treating each other with kindness and respect."
Guido van Rossum
"Always leave the code better than you found it."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"Generosity with time and attention is the highest form of respect."
Donald Knuth
"I try to be polite and nice to everyone, even if I disagree with them."
Donald Knuth
"Kindness is a choice we make every day."
Donald Knuth
"Matz is nice, so we are nice."
Yukihiro Matsumoto
"Kindness in code reviews builds better programmers and stronger teams."
Yukihiro Matsumoto
"Kindness in the tech community lifts everyone up, especially beginners."
Yukihiro Matsumoto
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"Kindness costs nothing but yields immeasurable returns."
Ralph Baer
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"Kindness is never wasted; it always returns to us."
Ralph Baer
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"Open source is a gift. Share your knowledge freely."
Guido van Rossum
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"Kindness in code reviews makes the community stronger."
Guido van Rossum
"I believe in making games that everyone can enjoy, regardless of skill level."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"Kindness towards those learning to create will build the next generation."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"Never program assuming that you are smarter than the people using your code."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"The most important aspect of software is not the software itself, but the people who use it."
Bjarne Stroustrup
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"The most important stakeholder in your design is the person who will maintain it five years from now."
Barbara Liskov
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"A well-designed system reduces the cognitive load on anyone who must use or modify it."
Barbara Liskov
"I have learned that listening is more valuable than talking."
Donald Knuth
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"Kindness in code reviews creates better communities and better programmers."
Guido van Rossum
"When you create something, you must think about the person who will experience it."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"The most important ingredient in game design is respect for the player."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"The most important tool a designer has is empathy."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"The world becomes better when we share our creativity."
Shigeru Miyamoto
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"I think that life is about helping others."
Nolan Bushnell
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"I believe that kindness is the most powerful force."
Nolan Bushnell
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"Kindness in a competitive world is not a disadvantage—it's a superpower."
John Carmack
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"Good design requires empathy—understanding not just what the machine needs, but what the person using it needs."
Barbara Liskov