Grace Hopper

The computer is a tool for extending human capabilities.

I'm not a guru. I'm just a person who's been around a long time.

The only way to learn is by doing.

I'm not a saint. I'm just a person who tries to do the right thing.

The computer is a tool for communication.

I'm not a hero. I'm just a person who does my job.

The only way to get ahead is to keep moving.

I'm not a legend. I'm just a person who's been lucky.

The computer is a tool for creativity.

I'm not a role model. I'm just a person who tries to do my best.

The most damaging phrase in the language is 'We've always done it this way.'

It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.

A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do something.

Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.'

The only way to learn a new programming language is by writing programs in it.

If you want to do something, do it. If you don't, then don't.

Programming languages should be designed not to be elegant, but to be understandable.

I had a clock on my wall that ran counter-clockwise.

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

The future is full of surprises.