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"In planning to change yourself clearly, the old Greek saying applies: 'Know thyself.' And do not try heroic reformations which are almost certain to fail. Practice on small ones until you gradually build up your ability to change yourself in the larger things."
Chapter 25: Creativity

Hamming's discussion on the limits of machine thinking is fundamental.

"I made the comparison of writing software with the act of literary writing; both seem to fundamentally depend on clear thinking. Can good programming be taught? If we look at the corresponding teaching of 'creative writing' courses, we find most students of such courses do not become great writers, and most great writers in the past did not take creative writing courses!"