There should be no such thing as boring mathematics.
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Many mathematicians derive part of their self-esteem by feeling themselves the proud heirs of a long tradition of rational thinking; I am afraid they idealize their cultural ancestors.Edsger Dijkstra
Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability.
Edsger Dijkstra
Mathematicians are like managers - they want improvement without change.
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Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.
Edsger Dijkstra
Perfecting oneself is as much unlearning as it is learning.
Edsger Dijkstra
If 10 years from now, when you are doing something quick and dirty, you suddenly visualize that I am looking over your shoulders and say to yourself: 'Dijkstra would not have liked this', well that would be enough immortality for me.
Edsger Dijkstra
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