Superficial Intelligence

One of the reading references for the Computer Security class is an online book called Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO, by David A. Wheeler.

One aspect of his book that caught my attention was the fact that he starts each section with a verse from the Bible. It doesn't matter if you're a Bible fan or not, you have to admit that he was very clever. Here are some of my favorite book sections and corresponding verse:

Security Requirements
"You will know that your tent is secure; you will take stock of your property and find nothing missing."
Job 5:24 (NIV)

Avoid Buffer Overflow
"An enemy will overrun the land; he will pull down your strongholds and plunder your fortresses."
Amos 3:11 (NIV)

Structure Program Internals and Approach
"Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control."
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)

Send Information Back Judiciously
"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself."
Proverbs 26:4 (NIV)

Bibliography
"The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails--given by one Shepherd. Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body."
Ecclesiastes 12:11-12 (NIV)

Acknowledgements
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)