Grace Hopper

Computer Science American 1906 – 1992 204 quotes

Pioneer of computer programming, created first compiler

Quotes by Grace Hopper

I love to tell the story of the first computer bug.

Speech 1973

Education is the most powerful weapon.

Interview 1981

We need to think about the future.

Speech 1979

Programming is an art form.

Book 1962

Don't be afraid to fail.

Lecture 1986

The world is run by those who show up.

Speech 1974

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Teaching note 1950

I never give up.

Interview 1990

Technology should serve humanity.

Speech 1983

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.

Personal reflection 1987

Every problem has a solution.

Letter 1960

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

Speech 1970

Innovation requires risk.

Interview 1985

The past is prologue.

Correspondence 1940

Computers will never replace human intuition.

Lecture 1991

Persistence pays off.

Personal note 1953

Wisdom comes from experience.

Speech 1980

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement.

Interview 1975

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

Speech 1988

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

Various interviews and speeches