Post #4102589

I've never liked Schneier's phrasing of this: "Anyone, from the most clueless amateur to the best cryptographer, can create an algorithm that he himself can’t break.". You can't repeat it to somebody that you think it applies to when you want to use it for advice. It's really only good for dunking. But the advice itself is super solid. Here's a rephrasing that I was actually able to use with somebody and not feel guilty: “Anyone, from beginner to expert, can create an algorithm that they themselves cannot break."