We in science are spoiled by the success of mathematics. Mathematics is the study of — Whitfield Diffie
Some people make sharp distinctions sort of between their recreational musings and their professional work. — Whitfield Diffie
One of the things that characterizes good intellectual work is a certain self-importance. — Whitfield Diffie
People meet in bars after work all over the world and talk about the great problems of life — Whitfield Diffie
Lots of people working in cryptography have no deep concern with real application issues. — Whitfield Diffie
I thought cryptography was a technique that did not require your trusting other people-that — Whitfield Diffie
If you have ambition, you might not achieve anything, but without ambition, you are almost certain not to achieve anything. — Whitfield Diffie
I came to love that city as much as I love paris or the south of france or new york. — Whitfield Diffie