Quotes from Bjarne Stroustrup

Certainly not every good program is object-oriented, and not every object-oriented program is good.

Defining OO as based on the use of class hierarchies and virtual functions is also practical in that it provides some guidance as to where OO is likely to be successful.

The most important single aspect of software development is to be clear about what you are trying to build.

It is my firm belief that all successful languages are grown and not merely designed from first principles

Most of the programmers in ten years will be us, and we won't get much smarter.

The standard library saves programmers from having to reinvent the wheel.

I find languages that support just one programming paradigm constraining.

I do not think that safety should be bought at the cost of complicating the expression of good solutions to real-life problems.

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.

To many managers, getting rid of the arrogant, undisciplined, over-paid, technology-obsessed, improperly-dressed etc. programmers would appear to be a significant added benefit

Clearly, I reject the view that there is one way that is right for everyone and for every problem.

Thus, the standard library will serve as both a tool and as a teacher.

Personally, I look forward to better tools for analyzing C++ source code.

First, I'd like to see the basic tools such as compilers, debuggers, profilers, database interfaces, GUI builders, CAD tools, and so forth fully support the ISO standard.

My list of basic tools is a partial answer to the question about what has changed: Over the past few years, large numbers of programmers have come to depend on elaborate tools to interface code with systems facilities.

I would encourage nonproprietary standards for tools and libraries.

This evolution may compromise Java's claim of being simpler than C++, but my guess is that the effort will make Java a better language than it is today.

After all, C++ isn't a perfect match for Java's design aims either.

Thus, the standard library will serve as both a tool and as a teacher.

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot. C++ makes it harder, but when you do, it blows away your whole leg.

Legacy code" often differs from its suggested alternative by actually working and scaling.

There are only two kinds of languages: the ones people complain about and the ones nobody uses.

I have always wished for my computer to be as easy to use as my telephone; my wish has come true because I can no longer figure out how to use my telephone.

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot; C++ makes it harder, but when you do it blows your whole leg off.