Programming Quote by George R.R. Martin
““I actually like it. It does everything I want a word processing program to do, and it doesn't do anything else. I don't want any help. I hate some of these modern systems where you type a lower case letter and it becomes a capital letter. I don't want a capital. If I wanted a capital, I would have typed a capital. I know how to work the shift key.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 interview with The Verge, discussing writing tools
The speaker prefers a minimalist word processor that only does what they need, rejecting automatic formatting and unnecessary features
In simple terms: Prefers simple, manual control over text editing
Key Takeaway
Use tools that match your workflow, not the other way around
Themes
productivity
minimalism
technology
user autonomy
software design
Mood
focused
determined
critical
Type
practical
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing
- coding
- note‑taking
- document editing
- software selection
Key Concepts
human‑computer interaction
cognitive load
design philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever miss features that could save time?
- How does manual control affect your creative process?
A Different Perspective
May limit efficiency for tasks that benefit from automation, like proofreading
