“Some people have called the book the "bible of software engineering". I would agree with that in one respect: that is, everybody quotes it, some people read it, and a few people go by it.”

“Some people read books for fun.”

Richelle Mead Shadow Kiss

“There are some few people I respect and admire, but I don't think much of the species.”

Mark Twain (1835–1910) American author and humorist

“Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.”

Francis Bacon book Essays

“To most Christians, the Bible is like a software license. Nobody actually reads it. They just scroll to the bottom and click 'I agree'.”

Bill Maher (1956) American stand-up comedian

“Some people say a front-engine car handles best. Some people say a rear-engine car handles best. I say a rented car handles best.”

P. J. O'Rourke book Republican Party Reptile

“I read a book lately by Nietzsche and he says religion is just to dull the senses of the people. I agree.”

Bobby Fischer (1943–2008) American chess prodigy, chess player, and chess writer

“Everybody has only a 24-hour day. Most people, if they increase consumption of one medium (like magazines or books) will cut down on another (like TV). This drastically reduces the sort of growth some people have been expecting.”

Ted Nelson (1937) American information technologist, philosopher, and sociologist; coined the terms "hypertext" and "hypermedia"

“I can read books and news articles about people who have excelled, people who have done extremely well in their chosen field, or made a lot of money, or married well, or what have you. When some people read this stuff, they get inspired, but when I read it, it makes me feel worse. Sometimes I wish I had never learned to read.”

John S. Hall (1960) Poet, author, singer, lawyer

“Everybody has a heart. Except some people.”

Bette Davis (1908–1989) film and television actress from the United States