Niklaus Wirth has lamented that, whereas Europeans pronounce his name
correctly (Ni-klows Virt), Americans invariably mangle it into
(Nick-les Worth). Which is to say that Europeans call him by name, but
Americans call him by value.
correctly (Ni-klows Virt), Americans invariably mangle it into
(Nick-les Worth). Which is to say that Europeans call him by name, but
Americans call him by value.
Related:
- It is much easier to suggest solutions when you know nothing about
the problem.
Niklaus Wirth has lamented that, whereas Europeans... - Niklaus Wirth has lamented that, whereas Europeans pronounce his name
correctly (Ni-klows Virt),
Americans invariably mangle it into (Nick-les Worth)... - You may call me by my name, Wirth, or by my value, Worth.
Nicklaus... - A fool, indeed, has great need of a title; it teaches men to call
him Count and Duke,
and to forget his proper name of Fool. --... - Satan; so call him now, his former name
Is heard no more in heaven.
John Milton (1608-1674) -- Paradise Lost, Book v,... - Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call.
There is one direction in which all space is open to... - Mr. Arnold' isn't even his name. His name's 'Rimmer';
or 'Smeghead'; or 'Dinosaur Breath'; or 'Molecule Mind'...
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- Remember, there's more to life than science fiction,
but not... - Serve Coke or RC with meat; 7-Up or Sprite with fish,
Dr. Pepper with game... -- Calvin... - The secret of happiness is total disregard of
everybody... - IF numcooks <
maxcooks THEN;SET V broth = 'spoiled'... - Overall,
there was a smell of fried onions...
