Knowledge Quotes

From ancient scholars to modern scientists, these quotes explore what it means to learn and to know.

31147 quotes

"The more you think about your product, the more unique it becomes."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"Every game has a lesson to teach."
Shigeru Miyamoto
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"I think the most important thing is to never stop learning."
Nolan Bushnell
"The best advice I can give anyone is to use modern C++ properly, not just use the language."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"The connection between different areas of programming is stronger than most people realize."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"You must understand what you're trying to do before you write the code."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"I've always believed that you should be able to understand your program's performance."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"Programming is understanding; coding is just the means of expression."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"The connection between code and theory is sometimes tenuous."
Bjarne Stroustrup
"Don't just follow trends; understand the principles behind them."
Bjarne Stroustrup
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"Understanding the problem is half the solution."
John Carmack
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"The most dangerous assumption is thinking you understand something when you don't."
John Carmack
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"Knowledge is power."
Shunpei Yamazaki
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"The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill."
Shunpei Yamazaki
S
"The only source of knowledge is experience."
Shunpei Yamazaki
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"Data structures are the foundation of good programming; get them right and the algorithms follow naturally."
Barbara Liskov
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"Design patterns are not rules to follow blindly; they are wisdom earned through repeated mistakes."
Barbara Liskov
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"Debugging is about understanding, not just fixing."
Barbara Liskov
B
"The most valuable part of any project is what you learn that does not end up in the code."
Barbara Liskov
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"Every abstraction leaks; the question is whether you have anticipated the leak."
Barbara Liskov
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"To truly understand a system, you must first understand its constraints."
Barbara Liskov
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"A game designer must understand what makes people tick."
Ralph Baer
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"Knowledge without application is just theory."
Ralph Baer
"An algorithm must be seen to be believed."
Donald Knuth
"The purpose of computing is insight, not numbers."
Donald Knuth
"The notes I'm able to play are limited by my understanding."
Donald Knuth
"The ability to see patterns is one of the most important skills in mathematics."
Donald Knuth
"Every mistake in development teaches you something valuable."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"Never stop being curious about how things work."
Shigeru Miyamoto
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"Never stop questioning and exploring the world around you."
Nolan Bushnell