Grace Murray Hopper

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

"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. "

"If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It's much easier to apologize than it is to get permission. "

"You manage things you lead people. "