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'...
From the same category:
- He grew up in Washington, D.C., and he's the son of a wealthy U.S.
Senator... He went to the most expensive private schools... - You're at
Witt's End... - Tarmin: "It's been three centuries since we treated anyone for this.
this form of rape. But there are medical records... - Q: How many Democrats does it take to enjoy a good joke?
A: One more than you can find... - Nothing is faster than the speed of light.
To prove this to yourself,
try opening the refrigerator door before the light...
