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# Niklaus Wirth

Niklaus E. Wirth (15 February 1934 – 1 January 2024) was a Swiss computer scientist and winner of the 1984 Turing Award. He is best known for designing several programming languages, including Pascal, and for pioneering several classic topics in software engineering.

## Quotes

* Software gets slower faster than hardware gets faster.
** (February 1995). "A Plea for Lean Software". Computer 28 (2): pp. 64-68. Retrieved on 2007-01-13.
** Variation: Software is decelerating faster than hardware is accelerating.
** aka "Wirth's law"
* Go To statement considered harmful.
** Often attributed to Edsger Wybe Dijkstra, but it was the title to a letter in CACM 11, 3 (March, 1968). However The original title of "A Case against the GO TO Statement" (EWD215, PDF here, ACM has its own copy online) was changed by the editor Niklaus Wirth, to speed up publication. Dijkstra explains it himself in EWD1308 (see near the end of the article).
* In our profession, precision and perfection are not a dispensable luxury, but a simple necessity.
** Niklaus Wirth (1997) "A Few Words with Niklaus Wirth". Dr Carlo Pescio eds. June 1997.
* Reliable and transparent programs are usually not in the interest of the designer.
** Niklaus Wirth (1999) "A Digital Contrarian Retires". Beat Gerber eds., June 1999.
* ... we do not consider it as good engineering practice to consume a resource lavishly just because it happens to be cheap.
** Niklaus Wirth (2013) "Project Oberon". Section 2.3, p. 21.

### Program Development by Stepwise Refinement (1971)

(April 1971). "Program Development by Stepwise Refinement". Communications of the ACM 14 (4): pp. 221-227. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
* As a matter of fact, the adaptability of a program to changes in its objectives (often called maintainability) and to changes in its environment (nowadays called portability) can be measured primarily in terms of the degree to which it is neatly structured.
* But active programming consists of the design of new programs, rather than contemplation of old programs.
* Clearly, programming courses should teach methods of design and construction, and the selected examples should be such that a gradual development can be nicely demonstrated.
* During the process of stepwise refinement, a notation which is natural to the problem in hand should be used as long as possible.
* Experience shows that the success of a programming course critically depends on the choice of these examples.
* In the practical world of computing, it is rather uncommon that a program, once it performs correctly and satisfactorily, remains unchanged forever.
* Programming is usually taught by examples.

## Quotes about Niklaus Wirth

* Whereas Europeans generally pronounce his name the right way ('Nick-louse Veert'), Americans invariably mangle it into 'Nickel's Worth.' This is to say that Europeans call him by name, but Americans call him by value.
** Introduction by Adriaan van Wijngaarden at the IFIP Congress (1965).
# Zainab Gimba

Zainab Gimba (born 25 December 1972) is a Nigerian politician. She was elected to the Nigerian House of Representatives as a candidate of the ruling party APC in the federal constituency of Bama/Ngala/Kala Balge constituency, Borno State. She is a member of Commonwealth parliamentary Association and advocates for representation and maintenance of gender equality.

## Quotes

* Breaking down biases against women parliamentarians requires concentrated efforts, adopting a moral situation strategy to engage female parliamentarians and community leaders on what community stand to gain when more women go to the parliament. Women focus in the parliament should regularly should regularly engage with political party leaders, civil society organization, as well as socio-cultural organizations for an enlighten conversations. We must go beyond the strategic approaches and begin to appeal to the sensibilities of the men as every items to push for more women representations in Nigeria through legislation have failed.
** WD 2022 | Zainab Gimba MP (Nigeria) | #BreakTheBias. Commonwealth Parliamentary March 18, 2022

## External links

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQlyh2czstc
# Olivia Muchena

Olivia Nyembezi Muchena (born August 18, 1946) is a Zimbabwean politician and former Minister of Higher Education in Zimbabwe's Cabinet. She has also held roles as Minister of Science and Technology Development and Minister of Women's Affairs.

## Quotes

* I was dismissed from ZANU-PF while attending a graduation ceremony with Mugabe at Midlands State University.
* The announcement was made on national radio immediately after the graduation ceremony.
* My dismissal from the Senate was officially finalized in May 2015.
* My government service ended in December 2014, and my political career came to a sudden close in May 2015.
* It was an essential experience, impacting me on a personal level as well as affecting my family, constituency, and party.
* I wasn't the first to be dismissed; there had been others before me, making it feel like waves we were all enduring.
* It was quite a dramatic experience. We went through it step by step hearing things in the media, discussing issues in meetings until we reached the final stage. Throughout, I was following along with everything that was unfolding.
* At one point, I overheard a security personnel discussing my situation, mentioning that I had been recommended for removal from my leadership positions rather than being fired.
* Considering that the population of women in Zimbabwe exceeds that of men, it implies that there is a greater need for resources and support tailored specifically for women.
* Men and women are known to complement each other, highlighting the importance of including women in various organizational structures.
* If Zimbabwe fails to recognize women's potential for influential leadership positions, the country risks falling behind and undermining its democracy.
* As women, you also represent men in your constituencies, making it essential to present yourself professionally to be taken seriously. Always be open to learning and seek guidance on best practices from others.
* While we aim to incorporate new ICT tools in political campaigns, social media can be a challenging space for female politicians. In my view, it can sometimes discourage women who might be interested in pursuing leadership roles.
* This approach will help them avoid risks that arise from enthusiasm without sufficient knowledge. From my own experience, I can confirm that, in politics, people sometimes suffer due to a lack of awareness and understanding.
* As a deeply committed believer, I hold a personal conviction that Christians can and should serve as salt and light within the realms of politics and government. I believe it is not only desirable but essential and achievable for believers to have a positive influence in these areas.

## External Links

* Biography
# Della Sowah

Della Sowah (born 23rd of November 1959) is a Ghanaian former Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection. She is also the Member of Parliament for Kpando constituency. She earned her degree in Social Sciences from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 1981.

## Quotes

* I occupy my thoughts with what I can do to better the lot of my constituents, they voted for me because they have confidence in me to solve their problems not to be trading words.
* I will not have responded publicly to the allegations if they were not made on radio because the media battle will further inflame passions. But in all these I have absolute confidence in the Police to get to the bottom of it and bring the perpetrators to book.
* I will use all legal means provided by our constitution to get to clear my name it is sad that people could be so filled with venom that they don’t care who gets hurt, it took me years of hard, honest and dedication to build my reputation then someone goes on air and in a second has destroyed everything, isn’t is sad my brother.
* The beauty of democracy is that you learn to disagree to agree, you learn to make concessions, you learn to tolerate dissenting views.
# Rita Naa Odoley Sowah

Rita Naa Odoley Sowah (born 2 July 1968) is a Ghanaian politician. She is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). She is the first female member of parliament for the La Dade Kotopon Municipal District. A native of Labadi in the Greater Accra Region. She previously served as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La Dade kotopon Municipal Assembly (LADMA) from 2013 to 2017.

## Quotes

* As a voter and member of the NDC in La, please make it a prior­ity to vote early for me at number 2 and for John Mahama at number 8, and remain vigilant to ensure that your votes are protected and counted.
* As the incum­bent MP for the area seeking to be retained,I pledged to assist and enroll adults interested in pursuing further education through distance learning and to create a drivers’ fund to support their professional development.
* I pro­vided support to various schools and La Polyclinic, organised health screenings, and initiated several projects funded by the MP Com­mon Fund.
* The NPP has subjected Ghanaians and the people of La to severe challenges, including high taxes, increased costs of food and living, the demolition of the La General Hospital, issues at La Trade Fair, incomplete road projects, failure to fulfill the one million dollars promise, and the inability to establish a factory in La, among other grievances.
# Peter FitzSimons

Peter John FitzSimons AM (born 29 June 1961) is an Australian author, journalist, and radio and television presenter. He is a former national representative rugby union player and was the chair of the Australian Republic Movement from 2015 to 2022.

## Quotes

* Rugby backs can be identified because they generally have clean jerseys and identifiable partings in their hair. Come the revolution the backs will be the first to be lined up against the wall and shot for living parasitically off the work of others.
** Reported in Brendan O'Brien, "Jonathan Sexton carries can for struggles up front", the Irish Examiner (19 April 2019)

## External links

* Encyclopedic article on Peter FitzSimons on Wikipedia
# Catherine Wessinger

Catherine Wessinger is an American religion scholar. She is the Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J. Professor of the History of Religions at Loyola University New Orleans where she teaches religious studies with a main research focus on millennialism, new religions, women and religion, and religions of India. Wessinger is co-general editor of Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions.

## Quotes about Wessinger

* American scholar Catherine Wessinger distinguishes between “catastrophic” and “progressive” forms of millennialism. While catastrophic millennialism waits for a final disaster that would end the world as we know it, progressive millennialism examines the signs of the times and expects a great transformation that will not necessarily be the end of everything. Also, progressive millennialism does not believe that the transformation will be the simple consequence of cosmic forces humans cannot control. We have a role to play in preparing it.
** Massimo Introvigne and Karolina Maria Kotkowska, "The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. 3. Esotericism and Progressive Millennialism", Bitter Winter (April 6, 2024)

## External links

* Encyclopedic article on Catherine Wessinger on Wikipedia
# Edith Cavell

Edith Louisa Cavell (4 December 1865 – 12 October 1915) was a British nurse, humanitarian and spy. She is celebrated for helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I, for which she was arrested. She was court-martialled, found guilty of treason and executed.

## Quotes

* I can’t stop while there are lives to be saved.
** As quoted in "Edith Cavell" by Helen Judson in The American Journal of Nursing (July 1941), p. 871
* Someday, somehow, I am going to do something useful, something for people. They are, most of them, so helpless, so hurt and so unhappy.
** As quoted in The Economist (15 October 2010), p. 107

### Last statements (1915)

    Last statements prior to her execution (11 October 1915), as reported in an account by Reverend H. Stirling Gahan, in Source Records of the Great War (1923), edited by Charles F. Horne, Vol. III
* I have no fear nor shrinking; I have seen death so often that it is not strange or fearful to me.
* I thank God for this ten weeks' quiet before the end... Life has always been hurried and full of difficulty... This time of rest has been a great mercy.
* They have all been very kind to me here. But this I would say, standing as I do in view of God and eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.
** Though said the night before her execution this statement has often been presented as having been her last. Variants of these words have sometimes been misattributed to Florence Nightingale. The variant "Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone" is inscribed beneath Cavell's statue at St. Martin's Place in London.

## Quotes about Cavell

* It was a pity that Miss Cavell had to be executed, but it was necessary. She was judged justly. We hope it will not be necessary to have any more executions.
** German Secretary for Foreign Affairs Arthur Zimmermann, as quoted in Source Records of the Great War (1923), edited by Charles F. Horne, Vol. III

## External links

* Brief biography at FirstWorldWar.com
** Statements of H. Stirling Gahan
** Statement of Arthur Zimmermann, German Secretary for Foreign Affairs
* Works by or about Edith Cavell at the Internet Archive]
* "The Heroine who humbled me": extract from the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown's book Courage Eight Portraits
* Guardian report about the release of foreign office memos relating to her arrest and death
* About the Brussels hospital (also in English language)
* Find A Grave - about the Brussels memorial
* Find A Grave - about the grave in Norwich
* A German soldier executed for allegedly refusing to fire at Edith Cavell's execution
* Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum-Edith Cavell
* British Pathe Film - 1915 Unveiling of Edith Cavell Memorial in London by Queen Alexandra
# Nancy Wake

Nancy Grace Augusta Wake, AC, GM (30 August 1912 – 7 August 2011), also known as Madame Fiocca, was a nurse and journalist who joined the French Resistance and later the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II, and briefly pursued a post-war career as an intelligence officer in the Air Ministry.

## Quotes

* I would just look over to the officer, flutter my eyelashes and say ‘Do you want to search moi?’ and they would laugh flirtatiously, ‘No Mademoiselle, you carry on’.
** Reported in Peter FitzSimons, Nancy Wake (2001), ch. 11
* I hate wars and violence but if they come then I don't see why we women should just wave our men a proud goodbye and then knit them balaclavas.
** Reported in David Fickling, "A belated salute for war heroine", The Guardian (23 February 2004)
* In my opinion, the only good German was a dead German, and the deader, the better. I killed a lot of Germans, and I am only sorry I didn't kill more.
** Reported in Kim Willsher, "Farewell to Nancy Wake, the mouse who ran rings around the Nazis", The Guardian (9 August 2011)

## External links

* Encyclopedic article on Nancy Wake on Wikipedia
# Florence Ita Giwa

Florence Ita Giwa (born 19 February 1946) is a Nigerian politician, who was the Senator for the Cross River South Senatorial District of Cross River State.

## Quotes

* We should all thank God for Mo. I have never seen a more 60th birthday celebrant. I think she is celebrating her birthday herself. She is so happy and people are so happy for Mo because everybody here wants to dance with and for Mo.
** https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/09/10/ita-giwa-why-i-celebrated-mo-abudu-at-60/
* I am celebrating her not because she celebrated me when I turned 70 but because Mo and her friends, Ruth Osime, Nkiru and others are amazing and jolly good fellows. I am so proud of her and that is why each time I send messages to her , I always end it with I am always proud of you.
** https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/09/10/ita-giwa-why-i-celebrated-mo-abudu-at-60/
* Most of the women here have always struggled and have consistently made it. Mo is an incredibly, unbelievably strong girl. I wonder how she gets her courage, her resilience and I don’t know where she gets her energy from.
** https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/09/10/ita-giwa-why-i-celebrated-mo-abudu-at-60/
* I am approaching 80 and I understand what battle is all about because I have fought so many as a politician for over 32 years. I’m seeing sincere love for a fellow woman. Women are beginning to love and appreciate each other. Women should continue to be happy for each other. If there is anything like reincarnation, I want to come back as a woman.
** https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/09/10/ita-giwa-why-i-celebrated-mo-abudu-at-60/
# Clara Napaga Tia Sulemana

Clara Napaga Tia Sulemana (born in 1987) is a female Ghanaian politician and a presidential staffer of the Nana Akufo-Addo led government. She is the daughter of Alhaji Tia Sulemana, a founding father of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana.

## Quotes

* I look at how women can feel the power of their vote. I also try to convince them to think of good policies and not concern themselves with what political party leaders give them.
* In my day-to-day interaction with the people, I’ve been a little biased because I believe in empowering the woman. So, interacting with them and listening to their stories, gives me a better idea about what they are facing.
* At least, eight communities have so far benefited from the one-district-one-dam project in the Nantong District. Others have also been enrolled in the forestry project. This she said shows the loyalty of the NPP government to their promises and the people of Ghana.
* So, here I am I in bed, just struggling with myself to understand why on earth a deputy minister of state will look at the people who hosted him almost all his life (27yrs) according to him, in the face and tell us we are difficult people and also that we lie to extortionate money from government. I am sure this was said without any evidence.
* You might not feel the impact of free SHS today, especially parents whose children are still below JHS, you might not see the impact, but in the near future, if you go into Accra and you find just 10 girls in agbobloshie doing kayaye, that’s an impact of free SHS. When you find out that the number of kayaye girls has drastically reduced, that’s where you start talking about the impact.
* Nanton is home, I describe the people as very loyal, very very loyal. Both my dad and mom are from Nantong. I think change is a gradual process and I think we are in the process. Once I’m in Tamale, I do a bit of Nantong before I go back to Accra. The fortunate part is, the development is not centered in Nantong alone, it’s getting into the communities.

## External links

* https://citinewsroom.com/2021/06/napaga-tia-appointed-coordinator-of-special-development-initiatives/
# Joycelyn Tetteh

Joycelyn Tetteh (born 10 January 1988) is a Member of Parliament of the National Democratic Congress party for the North Dayi Constituency. She is one of the 36 female parliamentarians of the seventh parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana. Tettehh is also currently the ambassador for human trafficking in Ghana.

## Quotes

* The more women were made to head institutions and other places of influence in the governance structure, the more young women would be inspired to go into public service without the fear of intimidation or being looked down upon.
* The decision to renominate Prof. Opoku-Agyemang to partner with him was an endorsement of affirmative action and that former President Mahama was the only President who gave more important appointments to women when he was the President.
* I pledge to work hard to lift the image of the NDC in and outside Parliament, with the hope of inspiring the young ones, particularly women, to also develop the desire to enter politics.
* I call for more affirmative actions for women, particularly those in Parliament, to ensure the equitable appointment of women into leadership positions.
* It has become the norm the world over as more than 50 countries now require people to cover their faces when they leave their homes.
* Proper handling of the home-made ones requires that the masks are washed with warm soapy water , dried and ironed at least once a day if possible but sadly I have seen people wearing masks which appear rather soiled and unkempt.
* In our markets, on commercial vehicles and even at work places, you will find people who wear the mask below their chin, on their forehead, simply hang it around their neck or carry it in their hand and the impression is created that it is sufficient to own a mask and carry it around.
* MPs as representatives of the people must support efforts to educate the public on the wearing of face masks.

## External links

* https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/person/Joycelyn-Tetteh-2905
# James M. Gavin

James Maurice Gavin (March 22, 1907 – February 23, 1990), sometimes called "Jumpin' Jim" and "the jumping general", was a senior United States Army officer, with the rank of lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General (CG) of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. During the war, he was often referred to as "The Jumping General" because of his practice of taking part in combat jumps with the paratroopers under his command; he was the only American general officer to make four combat jumps in the war.

## Quotes

* Airborne combat in Sicily and Italy had been invaluable in preparation for the Normandy operation. We learned what could be done by parachute troops and troop carrier pilots, but, more important, we learned what they could not do. The airborne troops had more than held their own against German infantry, but meeting German armor in good tank country could be disastrous. The airborne-troop carrier team had to be thoroughly trained and honed to a keen edge. Small mistakes could lead to disaster, with airborne troops badly scattered and heavy troop carrier losses. On the other hand, with hard work and thorough training, the team could be made into an extremely effective battle force, a force that could tip the scales to victory in any future combat operation. And although we had made a number of mistakes and learned costly lessons in Sicily, that had been a comparatively small operation. For OVERLORD we would be three airborne divisions, more than 1,300 transports, and 3,300 gliders. It was to be a tremendous undertaking.
** On to Berlin (1978)

## External links

* Encyclopedic article on James M. Gavin on Wikipedia