Grace Murray Hopper

Quotes by Grace Murray Hopper

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Computer scientist and naval officer · American · 1906–1992

American computer scientist and naval officer (1906–1992)

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“It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.”

“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty”

“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty ”

“Life was simple before World War II. After that, we had systems.”

“We're just getting started. We're just beginning to meet what will be the future-we've got the Model T.”

“Go ahead and do it. It's much easier to apologize after something's been done than to get permission ahead of time.”

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“It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.”
— Grace Murray Hopper
boldness initiative living proactivity

“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty ”
— Grace Murray Hopper
leadership loyalty

“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.' I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.”
— Grace Murray Hopper
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“Life was simple before World War II. After that, we had systems.”
— Grace Murray Hopper
simplicity systems

“We're just getting started. We're just beginning to meet what will be the future-we've got the Model T.”
— Grace Murray Hopper
change

“Go ahead and do it. It's much easier to apologize after something's been done than to get permission ahead of time.”
— Grace Murray Hopper
right

“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty”
— Grace Murray Hopper
leadership loyalty