This is a complete collection of “foreign” quotes feeding the random “Think about it…” sidebar box. Russian expressions can be found in a separate post.
- “If it jams, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway.”
- “The trouble with being punctual is that people think you have nothing more important to do.”
- “There are two ways to write error-free programs. Only the third one works.”
- “Isn't it interesting that the same people who laugh at science fiction listen to weather forecasts and economists?”
- “Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.”
- “No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife in the shoulder blades will seriously cramp his style.”
- “You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.”
- “Conversation, n.: A vocal competition in which the one who is catching his breath is called the listener.”
- “You can't fall off the floor.” (Paul's Law)
- “A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.”
- “Beware of programmers who carry screwdrivers.”
- “Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.”
- “Ever counted how many times a "wow" turned out to be a "boo", after a closer look?”
- “Never is just a matter of time.”
- “A lack of leadership is no substitute for inaction.”
- “Ask your heart before doing as your pride says.”
- “A student who changes the course of history is probably taking an exam.”
- “There is never time to do it right, but there is always time to do it over.” (Meskimen's Law)
- “The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.”
- “Just remember: when you go to court, you are trusting your fate to twelve people that weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty!”
- “Love thy neighbor as thyself, but choose your neighborhood.”
