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

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

It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.

— Grace Murray Hopper

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

— Grace Murray Hopper

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

— Grace Murray Hopper

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