32 Quotes by Grace Murray Hopper

Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down."(CBS 60 Minutes interview, March 6, 1983)

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

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.

It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.

The most damaging phrase in the language is: ‘It’s always been done that way.’

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

You manage things; you lead people.

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.

One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.