Knowledge Quotes
From ancient scholars to modern scientists, these quotes explore what it means to learn and to know.
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"Good code is its own best documentation."John Carmack
"I've always been driven by curiosity."John Carmack
"Stay curious about the world."John Carmack
"Open source is about community and sharing knowledge freely."Ryan Dahl
"Great solutions come from understanding the root cause, not just symptoms."Ryan Dahl
"Every line of code is a decision. Make conscious decisions."Barbara Liskov
"Documentation is not an afterthought; it is part of the thinking process."Barbara Liskov
"Abstractions leak. Know what leaks and why, and you master your craft."Barbara Liskov
"The question 'why' is more important than 'how'. Always ask why."Barbara Liskov
"Every design pattern is a solution to a problem you haven't solved yet."Barbara Liskov
"The best ideas come from observation."Shigeru Miyamoto
"The key to innovation is asking the right questions."Shigeru Miyamoto
"I believe in the importance of feedback."Shigeru Miyamoto
"Learning never stops if you want to stay relevant and sharp."John Carmack
"Understanding the fundamentals deeply makes advanced work easier."John Carmack
"I've learned that the most powerful code is often the simplest code that solves the problem well."Guido van Rossum
"In the context of programming, complexity is the enemy."Bjarne Stroustrup
"A programmer who cannot reason about the code he produces is a danger to himself and those around him."Bjarne Stroustrup
"The amount of time and effort it takes to fix a bug is often proportional to the time it took to introduce it."Bjarne Stroustrup
"I would bet that the ability to solve problems is far more important than specific technical knowledge."Bjarne Stroustrup
"Talking is a way to learn and perfect your ideas."Bjarne Stroustrup
"In programming, you are not supposed to know everything. You are supposed to be able to figure things out."Bjarne Stroustrup
"Understanding requires care. Most of the problems with programming come from a lack of care."Bjarne Stroustrup
"The improvement of understanding is for two ends: first, our own increase of knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others."Donald Knuth
"I try to learn something new every day."Donald Knuth
"One of my goals has always been to increase the understanding of computer science."Donald Knuth
"The more you know about the history of programming, the better programmer you become."Donald Knuth
"Every line of code tells a story about how you think and what you value."Yukihiro Matsumoto
"The beauty of open source is that it democratizes knowledge and innovation."Yukihiro Matsumoto
"Knowledge without practice is just theory; practice without knowledge is just trial and error."Yukihiro Matsumoto