Edsger Dijkstra: Many mathematicians derive part of their self-esteem by feeling themselves the proud heirs of a long tradition of rational thinking; I am afraid they idealize their cultural ancestors.

Many mathematicians derive part of their self-esteem by feeling themselves the proud heirs of a long tradition of rational thinking; I am afraid they idealize their cultural ancestors.

-- Edsger Dijkstra


		Name: Edsger Dijkstra Type: Scientist Nationality: Dutch Birth: May 11, 1930 Death: August 6, 2002

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