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Contrary to the foolish notion that syntax is immaterial, people optimize the way they express themselves, and so express themselves differently with different syntaxes.

Erik Naggum
People, Different, Syntax
"S-exp vs XML, HTML, LaTeX (was: Why lisp is growing)". Usenet discussion groups, groups.google.com. December 12, 2002.
Contrary to the foolish notion that syntax is immaterial, people optimize the way they express themselves, and so express themselves differently with different syntaxes.