Grace Murray Hopper, 1906 - 1992
U. S. Navy photo by James S. Davis (20 January 1984)
Born: 9 December 1906, New York City
Died: 1 January 1992, Arlington, Virginia
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- A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things. permalink
Grace Hopper - I am now going to make you a gift that will stay with you the rest of your life. For the rest of your life, every time you say we've always done it that way, my ghost will appear and haunt you for twenty-four hours. permalink
Grace Hopper - If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It is much easier to apologize than it is to get permission. permalink
Grace Hopper - The most damaging phrase in the language is: "It's always been done that way." permalink
Grace Hopper - We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership. It might help if we ran the MBAs out of Washington. permalink
Grace Hopper - You manage things; you lead people. permalink
Grace Hopper
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