September 26, 2008

Witty Quotes #3

Different opinions about the computer and the digital revolution from many people we have never heard of and others whom we hear far too much about. Mostly from people we have never heard of though!
:)
I know, there's a lot. But trust me, they're all pretty much true!
:P

  1. "The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers." - Sydney J. Harris
  2. "Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding." - Louis Gerstner
  3. I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user." - Bill Gates
  4. "Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog." - Doug Larson
  5. "To err is human - and to blame it on a computer is even more so." - Robert Orben
  6. "A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing." - Emo Philips
  7. "The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do." - Ted Nelson
  8. "People think computers will keep them from making mistakes. They're wrong. With computers you make mistakes faster." - Adam Osborne
  9. Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done." - Andy Rooney
  10. "Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us." - Jean Rostand
  11. "Why is it drug addicts and computer aficionados are both called users?" - Clifford Stoll
So, next time you're on your computer, remember that if you treat it with love and care, it will love and care for you back and will not cause too many problems.
[Little Star says: "Results may vary"]
:)

Little Star

1 comment:

  1. LOL!
    I love quote #6!!!!
    And #10!!!
    And #11!!!!
    But #2 is also true.
    But still!
    6, 10, and 11 = best quotes about computers ever.

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