Because one has to be an optimist to begin an ambitious project, it is not surprising that underestimation of completion time is the norm. (Fernando J. Corbató)

Because one has to be an optimist to begin an ambitious project, it is not surprising that underestimation of completion time is the norm.

Fernando J. Corbató

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