c++, protected abstract virtual base pure virtual private destructor

Question

So, I found this quote today, can anyone explain?

\"If you think C++ is not overly complicated, just what is a protected abstract virtual base pure virtual private d

Answer 1

Not sure of the original context, but my guess would be someone claiming that C++ is less complicated that a language like Java. Tom's point is that C++ has enough features to it that you can easily make a construct that is VERY complicated.