The most damaging phrase in the language is: 'It's always been done that way.'
Computer programming pioneer
Often used in speeches and interviews to advocate for innovation and against resistance to change.
Late 20th century (often cited in articles from the 1980s)
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"In pioneer days they used oxen for heavy pulling, and when one ox couldn't budge a log, they didn't try to grow a larger ox. We shouldn't be trying for bigger computers, but for more systems of comput…"
Humorous"The wonderful thing about a computer is that you can make it do exactly what you want it to do."
Humorous"Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.' I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise."
Humorous"There are two things that are hard in computer science: cache invalidation, naming things, and off-by-one errors."
Humorous"The most important thing I've accomplished, other than building the compiler, is training young people."
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