Tom White > Quotes

“In pioneer days they used oxen for heavy pulling, and when one ox couldn’t budge a log, they didn’t try to grow a larger ox. We shouldn’t be trying for bigger computers, but for more systems of computers. — Grace Hopper”
― Tom White, Hadoop: The Definitive Guide

“Character disorders: to name just a few of those most familiar, borderline personality disorders; narcissistic, sociopathic, psychopathic, obsessive-compulsive personality. Whether one is a trained clinical therapist, pastoral counselor or practitioner of deliverance and emotional healing, character disordered personalities present one of the greatest challenges. They are typically very intelligent, highly manipulative and pathologically deceptive. To be blunt, they often elude diagnosis, evade and avoid taking responsibility for their issues, and tend to exhaust and aggravate those who try to help them. •”
― Tom White, The Believer's Guide to Spiritual Warfare