Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

An Wang Inventor

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Feb 7, 1920
  • Died: Mar 24, 1990

Dr. An Wang was a Chinese American computer engineer and inventor, and co-founder of computer company Wang Laboratories, which was known primarily for its dedicated word processing machines. An Wang was an important contributor to the development of magnetic core memory.

You have to risk failure to succeed. The important thing is not to make one single mistake that will jeopardize the future. failure

My theme for philanthropy is the same approach I used with technology: to find a need and fill it. technology

You have to have your heart in the business and the business in your heart. business & leadership

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

3 more quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more wisdom & wit from Dave Barry

27 more wisdom & wit from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other quotes from Winston Churchill

74 other quotes from Winston Churchill