"My own perception of that is somewhat colored by where people ask my advice, which is still, of course, about changes to Python internals or at least standard libraries"

This quote by Guido van Rossum is describing his perception of the Python programming language. He is saying that his perception of Python is somewhat affected by the people who concern him for advice. These people are generally asking for modifications to the internals of Python or to the basic libraries. This recommends that Guido van Rossum is well-respected in the Python neighborhood and is seen as an authority on the language. It also suggests that he is often sought advice from for recommendations on how to improve the language. This quote highlights the value of Guido van Rossum in the Python community and his impact on the language.