Donald Knuth
Donald Knuth
Donald Ervin Knuthis an American computer scientist, mathematician, and professor emeritus at Stanford University...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMathematician
Date of Birth10 January 1938
CountryUnited States of America
people use algorithms
I decry the current tendency to seek patents on algorithms. There are better ways to earn a living than to prevent other people from making use of one's contributions to computer science.
challenges proof existence
God is a challenge because there is no proof of his existence and therefore the search must continue.
kitchen important paper
The most important thing in the kitchen is the waste paper basket and it needs to be centrally located.
firsts way remember
Always remember, however, that there’s usually a simpler and better way to do something than the first way that pops into your head.