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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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Alan Perlis

Born: April 1, 1922
Died: February 7, 1990 (aged 67)
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