There is only one nature--the division into science and engineering is a human imposition, not a natural one. Indeed, the division is a human failure; it reflects our limited capacity to comprehend the whole.

The brain can be put to better use by reducing anxiety, just as reducing friction between threads can increase the torque transferred to the axial load.

In engineering, the joints are the most crucial. They have to be both firm and flexible, exactly like the joints in our body.

Engineering is the art and science of nuts and bolts.

The engineering and feedback processes in Windows Vista are different - and better - than they have been with earlier operating systems. The changes we've made have allowed us to deliver a more complete test version of the product to customers earlier than ever before and to incorporate more timely and relevant feedback faster, and they will enable us to deliver the highest quality operating system ever built.

Engineering, this is ops! Status report!