Programming graphics in X is like finding the square root of PI using Roman numerals. — Henry Spencer Copy Share
If I must be ruled by larcenous bullies, I much prefer that they be located far away. Local bullies know far more about me… — Henry Spencer Copy Share
Altruism is a fine motive, but if you want results, greed works much better. — Henry Spencer Copy Share
“Indeed, "brute force" solutions are often characteristic of advanced cultures, not primitive ones. The Romans and their predecessors spent a long time figuring out… — Henry Spencer Copy Share
“8th Commandment: "Thou shalt make thy program's purpose and structure clear to thy fellow man by using the One True Brace Style, even if… — Henry Spencer Copy Share
Politics /n/: from 'poly ticks', short for 'many small bloodsucking insects'. — Henry Spencer Copy Share
To err is human, but to really screw things up requires a design committee of bureaucrats. — Henry Spencer Copy Share
