Matthew Palmer wrote:
> > "I have a cat, so I know that when she digs her very sharp claws
> > into my chest or stomach it's really a sign of affection, but I
> > don't see any reason for programming languages to show affection
> > with pain." -- Erik Naggum, comp.lang.lisp
Erik Naggum is a genious. For proof see this collection of quotes
(and flames) from him:
http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?ErikNaggumQuotes
His thoughts on XML and C++ (links on that page) are enlightening.
Erik
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"Do I do everything in C++ and teach a course in advanced swearing?"
-- David Beazley at IPC8, on choosing a language for teaching
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