In the information age, the barriers [to entry into programming] just aren't there. The barriers are self imposed. If you want to set off and go deve…

- John Carmack

I recognize that I possess a very special intellect, but at the same time, I recognize that I'm lacking in a lot of areas. But being well-rounded is …

- John Carmack

Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesn't take it away from you. I'm happy to share what I can, because I…

- John Carmack

Sometimes, the elegant implementation is just a function. Not a method. Not a class. Not a framework. Just a function.

- John Carmack

If you aren't sure which way to do something, do it both ways and see which works better.

- John Carmack

Focused, hard work is the real key to success. Keep your eyes on the goal, and just keep taking the next step towards completing it. If you aren't su…

- John Carmack

Focus is a matter of deciding what things you're not going to do.

- John Carmack

An interesting question: is it easier to motivate a learned individual that never does anything, or educate an ignorant individual that actually prod…

- John Carmack

Low-level programming is good for the programmer's soul.

- John Carmack