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LISP programmers know the value of everything and the cost of nothing.
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This language [LISP] induces humorous arguments among programmers, often being damned and praised for the same feature.
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Programmers should never be satisfied with languages which permit them to program everything, but to program nothing of interest easily.
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You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.
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We toast the Lisp programmer who pens his thoughts within nests of parentheses.
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Good authors, too, who once knew better words Now only use four-letter words Writing prose — Anything goes.
Cole Porter
Alan Perlis
Born:
April 1, 1922
Died:
February 7, 1990
(aged 67)
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