Grace Hopper

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

- Grace Hopper

"If it’s a good idea, go ahead and do it."

- Grace Hopper

"If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it."

- Grace Hopper

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

- Grace Hopper

"The most dangerous phrase in our language is 'we've always done it this way.'"

- Grace Hopper

"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

"A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are for. Sail out to sea and do new things."

- 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."

- Grace Hopper

"One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions."

- Grace Hopper