Competent Quote by Eric S. Raymond

“The programmer who refuses to keep exploring will surely stagnate, forget his joy, lose the will to program (and become a manager).”

— Marijn Haverbeke

When you start new programs there's always things you can't anticipate.

— Michael Capuano

“Developing a program that will serve you a lifetime is not an instant fix. Attitude shifts take much longer, but when they take, they…

— Mireille Guiliano

One becomes more interested in a job of work after the first impulse to drop it has been overcome.

— Fulton J. Sheen

Programming is like sex: one mistake and you have to support it for the rest of your life.

— Anonymous

“Apt as it may have been for another time, the “learn, earn, and then return” model is inadequate for today. It no longer fits…

— Aaron Hurst

One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.

— John W. Gardner

“Have a fierce resolve in everything you do.” “Demonstrate determination, resiliency, and tenacity.” “Do not let temporary setbacks become permanent excuses.” And, finally, “Use…

— Angela Duckworth

If you don’t take responsibility for programming yourself, then someone else will.

— Paul McKenna

One should accept failure, and be willing to learn, unlearn and relearn again.

— Ritesh Agarwal

The loss of a job may be the wake up-call needed to redeem the fire of your genius.

— Dan Miller

“Quitting isn’t always a weakness; sometimes it’s a strategic choice to focus on more meaningful pursuits.”

— Frank Sonnenberg