Quote by Donald Knuth

Everyday life is like programming, I guess. If you love something you can put beauty into it.

Everyday life is like programming, I guess. If you love some

Summary

This quote suggests that everyday life and programming share a similar element - the ability to bring beauty into both of them, especially when one is passionate about what they are doing. Just as a programmer can infuse elegance and aesthetics into their code through creativity, troubleshooting, and attention to detail, one can also imbue their daily activities with beauty by finding joy and love in them. It encapsulates the belief that when one truly loves something, they have the power to elevate it and make it extraordinary, regardless of the nature of the task or endeavor.

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Beauty

By Donald Knuth

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