"If an architect thinks they have discovered something that isn’t a trade-off, more likely they just haven’t identified the trade-off yet."By Fundamentals of Software Architecture
"If a person makes a statement that you think is wrong—yes, even that you know is wrong—isn’t it better to begin by saying: “Well, now, look. I thought otherwise, but I may be wrong. I frequently am. And if I am wrong, I want to be put right. Let’s examine the facts.”"How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders
"if a presenter wants to make a point, insert a blank slide—everyone in the room will focus their attention back on the speaker because they are now the only interesting thing in the room to look at."By Fundamentals of Software Architecture
"If architects never allow other roles to make decisions of consequence, the organization will struggle with empowering the next generation of architects."By Fundamentals of Software Architecture
"If a system is to have conceptual integrity, someone must control the concepts. That is an aristocracy that needs no apology."By Mythical Man-Month, The: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition, 2nd Edition