To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

Modularity is essential for building large systems, as it allows us to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts.

I think it is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. Since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition. In fact, there are so few people this crazy that I feel like I know them all by first name.