I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves.
The standard library saves programmers from having to reinvent the wheel.
C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot; C++ makes it harder, but when you do, it blows away your whole leg.
C++ is designed to allow you to express ideas, but if you don't have ideas or don't have any clue about how to express them, C++ doesn't offer much help.
The most fundamental problem in software development is complexity. There is only one basic way of dealing with complexity: divide and conquer
When done well, software is invisible.
There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone.
If I could wish for immortality on earth, it would only be for the power of relieving the distressed.
I expect that you must receive top marks at school, young lady. " Madeleine smiled as she stirred her tea. "There are always rewards for those who state the obvious frequently and with conviction.
Self-deception is nature; hypocrisy is art.
Everyone is guilty at one time or another of throwing out questions that beg to be ignored, but mothers seem to have a market on the supply. "Do you want a spanking or do you want to go to bed?" Don't you want to save some of the pizza for your brother?" Wasn't there any change?