A Quote by Edsger Dijkstra

Thanks to the greatly improved possibility of communication, we overrate its importance. Even stronger, we underrate the importance of isolation.

Edsger Dijkstra

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Communication Even Greatly Importance Improved Isolation Possibility Stronger Thanks

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Edsger Dijkstra
Dutch - Scientist
May 11, 1930 - August 6, 2002

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