Grасе Brеwѕtеr Murrау Hopper (Dесеmbеr 9, 1906 – Jаnuаrу 1, 1992) wаѕ аn Amеriсаn соmрutеr ѕсiеntiѕt and Unitеd Stаtеѕ Nаvу rear admiral.
In 1944, ѕhе was one of the fir...
I had a running compiler and nobody would touch it. They told me computers could only do arithmetic. Grace Hopper
I had a running compiler and nobody would touch it. They told me computers could only do arithmetic.
I'm totally against women in combat, because we live in a culture and a society that imposes on every man the concept of women and children first. Grace Hopper
I'm totally against women in combat, because we live in a culture and a society that imposes on every man the concept of women and children first.
No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that. Grace Hopper
No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that.
It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Grace Hopper
It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
The most damaging phrase in the language is: `It's always been done that way.' Grace Hopper
The most damaging phrase in the language is: `It's always been done that way.'
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. 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.
Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one's superiors; care for one's crew. Grace Hopper
Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one's superiors; care for one's crew.
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 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.
If you want my ghost just say ' We've always done it that way.' and i will haunt you for 24 hours. Grace Hopper
If you want my ghost just say ' We've always done it that way.' and i will haunt you for 24 hours.
It's always easier to apologize for something you've already done than to get approval for it in advance. Grace Hopper
It's always easier to apologize for something you've already done than to get approval for it in advance.
One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions. Grace Hopper
One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.
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 privilege and honor of serving very proudly in the United States Navy. Grace Hopper
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 privilege and honor of serving very proudly in the United States Navy.
