Charles Stross Quotes

You push the button, we do the rest.

We love things that are convenient.

To me, speed is really about convenience.

I like modern efficiencies and functionality.

What users want is convenience and results.

Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it's supposed to do.

I'm pragmatic. I like efficiency. I want to read what's in front of me and not have my hands tied.

It's easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world.

Some areas of technology really don't interest me at all, but I welcome anything that makes life easier instead of harder.

When I have to do something fast, I wear the most unflattering rubber pants over my pants and a big easy sweater. I can get on my knees in the garden in whatever condition, and when I'm done, I can take it off, get in the car, and drive to the office. It's the most practical thing.

A computer shall not waste your time or require you to do more work than is strictly necessary.

Believe it or not, I'm as much a fan of a supper shortcut as the next person.

I see no reason to have my shirts ironed. It's irrational.

I'm personally more of a low-maintenance type of person. I want things to be easy and quick, especially when it comes to getting dressed.

I tend to 'splurge' for convenience. I'll pay a lot to not waste time.

I'm always in flats. Jeans, jumper, flat shoes or a pair of trainers. It would probably surprise people, but I have to be comfortable. It's not about me dressing up and looking good. I've got to get stuff done.

I'm the opposite of a gearhead. I like simplicity. I use what works, and the only time I change it is when I have to.

I define myself by efficiency and straightforwardness.

I wear a suit most days, in part because it's suitable for any type of meeting and in part because it takes the thought out of it.

When I order sandwiches or coffee, I don't give my name: I'll say 'David' or something. It's just not worth it. They never mess 'David' up. I just want my sandwich; I just want my coffee.

A farmer's horse is never lame, never unfit to go. Never throws out curbs, never breaks down before or behind. Like his master he is never showy. He does not paw and prance, and arch his neck, and bid the world admire his beauties...and when he is wanted, he can always do his work.

A brute force solution that works is better than an elegant solution that doesn't work.

I don't have time to devote to putting outfits together before picking up the kids. I'm a creature of habit and in that way, I tend to just go towards what works for me and what's comfortable. It's really important to be comfortable when you're running around after kids.

Things that are complex are not useful, Things that are useful are simple.

I wear my sort of clothes to save me the trouble of deciding which clothes to wear.