The most important computer is the one that rages in our skulls and ever seeks that satisfactory external emulator. The standarization of real computers would be a disaster - and so it probably won't happen.

Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.

自己不能胜任的事，切勿轻易答应别人;既经允诺，就必须实践自己的诺言。

当遇到反对意见时，即使它可能来自你的丈夫或孩子，也要努力用论证而不是权威去克服它，因为依靠权威的胜利是不可靠而虚妄的。