People don't understand computers. Computers are magical boxes that do things. People believe what computers tell them. Bruce Schneier Computers
I am regularly asked what the average Internet user can do to ensure his security. My first answer is usually 'Nothing; you're screwed'. Bruce Schneier Computers
There are two types of encryption: one that will prevent your sister from reading your diary and one that will prevent your government. Bruce Schneier Government
If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology. Bruce Schneier Technology
When a big company lays you off, they often give you a year's salary to 'go pursue a dream.' If you're stupid, you panic and get another job. If you're smart, you take the money and use the time to figure out what you want to do next. Bruce Schneier Money
Air travel survived decades of terrorism, including attacks which resulted in the deaths of everyone on the plane. It survived 9/11. It'll survive the next successful attack. The only real worry is that we'll scare ourselves into making air travel so onerous that we won't fly anymore. Bruce Schneier Travel