"There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works."

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"There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works."

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"And this," cried Darcy, as he walked with quick steps across the room, "is your opinion of me! This is the estimation in which you hold me! I thank you for explaining it so fully."

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