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… — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
I've received many honors and I'm grateful for them; but I've already received the highest award I'll ever receive, and that has been the… — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that. — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
If one ox could not do the job they did not try to grow a bigger ox, but used two oxen. When we need… — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
The most damaging phrase in the language is: 'It's always been done that way.' — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It's much easier to apologize than it is to get permission. — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
Some day, on the corporate balance sheet, there will be an entry which reads, "Information"; for in most cases, the information is more valuable… — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
The only phrase I've ever disliked is, 'Why, we've always done it that way.' I always tell young people, 'Go ahead and do it.… — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
If you want my ghost just say ' We've always done it that way.' and i will haunt you for 24 hours. — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge. — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. — Grace Hopper Copy Share Image
