Freebsd Fortunes 6

The computer is to the information industry roughly what the
central power station is to the electrical industry.
                -- Peter Drucker

The computing field is always in need of new cliches.
                -- Alan Perlis

The concept seems to be clear by now.  It has been
defined several times by examples of what it is not.

The connection between the language in which we think/program and the problems
and solutions we can imagine is very close.  For this reason restricting
language features with the intent of eliminating programmer errors is at best
dangerous.
                -- Bjarne Stroustrup

The Constitution may not be perfect, but it's a lot better
than what we've got!

The control of the production of wealth
is the control of human life itself.
                -- Hilaire Belloc

The correct way to punctuate a sentence that starts: "Of course it is
none of my business, but --" is to place a period after the word "but."
Don't use excessive force in supplying such a moron with a period.
Cutting his throat is only a momentary pleasure and is bound to get
you talked about.
                -- Lazarus Long

The cost of feathers has risen, even down is up!

The cost of living has just gone up another dollar a quart.
                -- W.C. Fields

The cost of living hasn't affected its popularity.