Some interesting quotes show how someone as brilliant as Knuth has enough self-understanding to adopt profound humility: "[when asked the meaning of life] I pe

Some interesting quotes show how someone as brilliant as Knuth has enough self-understanding to adopt profound humility: "[when asked the meaning of life] I personally think of my belief that God exists, although I have no idea what that means [...] I try to imagine that I’m following somebody’s wishes. Lex: Even though you’re not smart enough to… Knuth: …to know what they are." Later: "it struck me that if I were in a position of responsibility for people’s lives, in most cases I wouldn’t have any confidence that any of my decisions were good — that these questions are too hard, probably, for any human being, but certainly for me…" It reminds me of the first two commandments: 1. Put no other gods before me 2. Do not take my name in vain, i.e., in vanity as yours i.e., 1. You're not expected to believe is something greater, but if you do, don't just project your wishes for a good harvest 2. Don't use any belief as a source of personal pride Doctor, heal thyself! Programmer, program yourself!