John Von Neumann

(1903—1957), German-born mathematics genius

Anyone attempting to generate random numbers by deterministic means is, of course, living in a state of sin.

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at random

[at random] {adv. phr.} With no order, plan, or purpose; in a mixed-up, or thoughtless way. * /He opened the letters at random./ * /His clothes were scattered about the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

by no means

[by no means] or [not by any means] also [by no manner of means] or [not by any manner of means] {adv. phr.} Not even a little; certainly not. * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Oscar Wilde

(1856-1900), Irish writer Genius is born, not paid. www.sky-net-eye.com

by all means

[by all means] also [by all manner of means] {adv. phr.} Certainly, without fail. * /He felt that he should by all means warn Jones./ Contrast: [BY NO MEANS]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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