A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. -Grace Murray Hopper

 

A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Grace Murray Hopper quotes in our collection. Grace Murray Hopper is known for saying 'A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Some day, on the corporate balance sheet, there will be an entry which reads, 'Information'; for in most cases, the information is more valuable than the hardware which processes it.

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It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. -Grace Murray Hopper
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In total desperation, I called over to the engineering building, and I said, "Please cut off a nanosecond and send it over to me."

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At the end of about a week, I called back and said, "I need something to compare this to. Could I please have a microsecond?"

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If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It's much easier to apologize than it is to get permission. -Grace Murray Hopper
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You manage things; you lead people.

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