Access to troves of information via the Internet has begun to show us that knowledge does not confer wisdom, and we long for wise leaders who have yet to appear.

— Peter J. Denning and Matti Tedre, Computational Thinking

The social order is a sacred right which serves as a foundation for all others. This right however, does not come from nature. It is therefore based on conventions.

— Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract

When there are multiple users, there are multiple specifications. When there are multiple specifications, there are multiple definitions of when the program is working.

— Gerald Weinberg, The Psychology of Computer Programming

We rewarded staff for referrals—something I’ve since learned is one of the most terrible HR tactics ever invented if you want an intentionally joyful culture.

— Richard Sheridan, Joy, Inc.

We are conscious, that we ourselves, in adapting means to ends, are guided by reason and design, and that ‘tis not ignorantly nor casually we perform those actions, which tend to self-preservation, to the obtaining pleasure, and avoiding pain

— David Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature