Computer Science is the most beautiful subject intertwined with Mathematics that we teach. We are deeply passionate about Computer Science. We get goosebumps when we talk about Computer Science and we want you to feel that passion too. In this article, we bring you some of the best quotes by Computer Science people. These quotes range from serious to sarcastic, related and unrelated to Computer Science.
Quote #1:
“Most good programmers do not do it for money or public acclaim, but because they enjoy it.” – Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux
Quote #2:
“A good programmer always looks both ways before crossing a one-way street.” – Doug Linder, computer scientist
Quote #3:
“Everyone should learn computer programming because it teaches you how to think.” – Steve Jobs, former CEO and founder of Apple
Quote #4:
“Simplicity taken to its extreme is elegance.” — John Franklin, computer scientist
Quote #5:
“A computer is like a violin.” You can imagine it making beautiful music, but you have to learn how to play it. – Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft
Quote #6:
“If debugging is the process of removing bugs from software, then programming must be the process of introducing bugs into it.” – Edsger Dijkstra, Dutch computer scientist
Quote #7:
“Hardware: The parts of a computer that you can kick.” – Jeff Pessis
Quote #8:
“The most important skill for a computer scientist is problem-solving. If you can solve a problem, you can figure out how to do it, even if you don’t know all the details of the technology you’re using.” – Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft
Quote #8:
“Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. A good programmer writes code that a human can understand.” – Martin Fowler, software engineer
Quote #9:
“Some people think that computers prevent them from making mistakes. They’re wrong. Computers make them faster.” – Adam Osborn, computer scientist and inventor of the first portable computer
Quote #10:
“I think everyone should have a little bit of exposure to computer science, because it forces you to think a little bit differently. It’s a skill that can be applied to all parts of life, whether you go into computer science or not.” – Tony Say, Internet entrepreneur and founder of Zappos
Quote #11:
“Coding is the language of creativity today. Every kid deserves the chance to be a creator, not a consumer of computer science.” – Maria Klaus, President of Harvey Mudd College
Quote #12:
“Students who study computer science open up endless opportunities for themselves.” – Dr. John Deasy, former Chancellor of the Los Angeles Unified School District
Quote #13:
“Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are so likely to learn algorithms and math that it would be a waste to wait until they’re teenagers to teach them the basics” – Paul Gibson quoted in Wired magazine.
Quote #14:
“Bill Gates has said that the need for software engineers and their skills will never be diminished by AI.” – Bill Gates on AI
Quote #15:
“People who think they know everything really annoy those of us who know things we don’t know” – Bjarne Stroustrup, creator of C++
At UnicMinds, we have some great love for computer scientists, such as Bjarne Stroustrup and Linus Torvalds, who are highly regarded for their contributions to the computer science community.
We believe these quotes will inspire you to learn computer science and create fascinating things for tomorrow.
I hope this helps. Thank you.
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