Shneiderman Quotes

#1. The old computing was about what computers could do; the new computing is about what users can do. Successful technologies are those that are in harmony with users' needs. They must support relationships and activities that enrich the users' experiences.

Ben Shneiderman

#2. England is home to one of the most unattractive people on earth!" He glared at Walker. "You are the perfect example.

Rick Yancey

#3. And finally Winter, with its bitin', whinin' wind, and all the land will be mantled with snow.

Roy Bean

#4. There was never a time when he thought he was fully himself, and besides, he soon forgot that self and settled into a state of mild and extended psychosis...

Ian McEwan

#5. You know I never lie ... "
I raised an eyebrow.
" ... about dancing." he amended with a crooked grin.

Juliet Blackwell

#6. And there is nothing between us but rain.
Then there is nothing between us at all.

Beth Revis

#7. Leonardo Da Vinci combined art and science and aesthetics and engineering, that kind of unity is needed once again.

Ben Shneiderman

#8. More time is wasted in front of computers than on highways.

Ben Shneiderman

#9. He looked at me like I was beautiful.

Lauren Oliver

#10. The purpose of visualization is insight, not pictures

Ben Shneiderman

#11. A picture is worth a thousand words. An interface is worth a thousand pictures.

Ben Shneiderman

#12. So, although my story is sometimes ugly, it's also beautiful.

Niki Krauss

#13. The great paradox of the 21st century is that, in this age of powerful technology, the biggest problems we face internationally are problems of the human soul.

Ralph Peters

#14. Don't you loathe the word "workaholic"? It has nothing to do with an important thing, that you and your secretary are at the office until 6:30. But that's life, kiddo. 24-hour work doesn't go on in America. 24-hour work is what Italy and Holland did after the war. The lights never went out!

Diana Vreeland

#15. We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others. We cannot destroy our neighours! We cannot ignore their interests!

Dalai Lama

#16. There's nothing like it, but it's not as good as you think it's going to be ... I was disappointed because there are records of people finding things that have been there for years. I was hoping for a shirt button, or my club's badge - but not a sausage.

Billy Connolly

#17. It's funny the more technological advanced everything gets, the more like acting in your bedroom when you're a kid it is.

Michael Sheen

#18. I'm a woman, of course I still have curves on me, and that's ok. I had a baby and I've worked hard. And I don't think women should have to feel that kind of pressure. I've done it really healthfully, and I took my time.

Lily Aldridge

#19. I'm playin' music for a certain type of person. Fortunately, there are more and more of us. At least there are more comin' to see me than there were 30 years ago or so.

Mose Allison

#20. I've often gotten the feeling that the only people who have learned from computer assisted instruction are the authors.

Ben Shneiderman