Brian Kernighan Quotes
Even though most people won't be directly involved with programming, everyone is affected by computers, so an educated person should have a good understanding of how computer hardware, software, and networks operate.
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As one grows older one becomes more critical of oneself and less of other people.
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When you have that connection to say, 'I'm going to play for something bigger than myself,' man, you have a chance to do something good.
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We are lagging far behind comparable countries in overcoming the disadvantages Indigenous people face.
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Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.
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My fear is that people associate Rand Paul's social conservatism with libertarianism, when it's not.
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My grandparents never understood why my mother Noreen chose such exotic names for her children: Damon and me. My granny insisted on calling my brother Dermot - a good Irish name - until she died; I was just known as 'wee one.'
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I love proving people wrong.
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'Frozen' definitely isn't about a man, but about the relationship between two sisters. At different times in our lives we find ourselves either more connected to or disconnected from the people in our family, and I think audiences will really be able to relate to that.
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I feel like I'm a secondary artist, a kind of a conduit for the writer, and if it's a good writer, then I have a great road map.
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Most people figured I'd be in jail. I've been proving people wrong my whole life.
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The kids get cheated out of a lot of times with their dad. They were good about it.
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Doing business and doing good are not mutually exclusive, and it is our responsibility to prove this every day anew.
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In the long course of history, having people who understand your thought is much greater security than another submarine.
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What these guys are doing is great for Argentinean tennis. This is motivating other people.
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People have different takes on clothes and what to wear and colors and all that stuff, so why make a big deal about uniformity? It took me a long time to grasp that particular concept, simply because I was coming from the James Brown thing. Again, I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.
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A feel-good style can be a symptom of unawareness or lack of caring.
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I mean, comedy's hard. If you go back and look at the first season of 'Seinfeld,' it's a work in progress and that's what happens. It just takes time for people to figure each other out, and figure out timing, and to develop creatively with the writers.
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Marriage is socialism among two people.
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Tell me that you don't like cartoons, and I think there's something wrong with you. I don't understand why people don't like cartoons.
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A girl who is interesting and educated and can spark conversation - I find that extremely sexy.
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The situation right after the fight wasn't too good; I believe I'm still the only champion in the world who never received the belt inside the ring once you've won the title. I held that against the English fans for a long time but I felt that also motivated me.
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When I was younger I knew I could do anything - I could be the president if I wanted to, but that was a stupid idea - I'd rather be a rock star.
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Having a superpower has nothing to do with the ability to fly or jump, or superhuman strength. The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.
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Even though most people won't be directly involved with programming, everyone is affected by computers, so an educated person should have a good understanding of how computer hardware, software, and networks operate.
