16 June 2006

Today's quote

From Paul Erdös:
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems.
One can imagine a number of variations. “A programmer is a device for turning Coca-Cola into software ....”

3 comments:

Hecate said...

A lawyer is a device for turning alcohol into briefs. Well, you know, other lawyers . . . .

Kate said...

A banker is a device for turning money into more money.

Says Banker Mom

Kate said...

A dermatologist is a device for turning pimples into weekly treatments for life.