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List of Grace Hopper Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 36 inspiring quotes by Grace Hopper.

About Grace Hopper

  • Born: December 9, 1906
  • Died: January 1, 1992
  • Occupation: Computer Scientist
    • It's easier to apologize than ask for permission.
    Apology Apologizing Permission
    We're just getting started. we're just beginning to meet what will be the future-we've got the model t.
    Change Getting Started Model T
    I need something to compare this to. could i please have a microsecond?
    Needs Compare Please
    You manage things and lead people.
    People Manage
    I will not take what you need to give me. i will take what you want to give me.
    Giving Needs Want
    It's always easier to apologize for something you've already done than to get approval for it in advance.
    Business Done Approval
    I had a running compiler and nobody would touch it. they told me computers could only do arithmetic.
    Running Computer Arithmetic
    At any given moment, there is always a line representing what your boss will believe. if you step over it, you will not get your budget. go as close to that line as you can.
    Believe Boss Steps
    You manage things, you lead people. we went overboard on management and forgot about leadership. it might help if we ran the mbas out of washington.
    Inspirational Leadership Basketball
    We've tended to forget that no computer will ever ask a new question.
    Technology Computer Forget
    If it isn't bolted down, bring it home.
    Home Ifs
    If you want my ghost just say ' we've always done it that way.' and i will haunt you for 24 hours.
    Done Want Way
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