If one ox could not do the job they did not try to grow a bigger ox, but used two oxen. When we need greater computer power, the answer is not to get a bigger computer, but . . .to build systems of computers and operate them in parallel.
A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. - Grace Hopper
A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.
- Grace Hopper
You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership. - Grace Hopper
You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership.
No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that. - Grace Hopper
No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that.
Developing a compiler was a logical move; but in matters like this, you don't run against logic - you run against people who can't change their minds. - Grace Hopper
Developing a compiler was a logical move; but in matters like this, you don't run against logic - you run against people who can't change their minds.
One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions. - Grace Hopper
One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.
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… - Grace Hopper
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…
To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge. - Grace Hopper
To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge.
The only phrase I've ever disliked is, 'Why, we've always done it that way.' I always tell young people, 'Go ahead and do it. You can always apologiz… - Grace Hopper
The only phrase I've ever disliked is, 'Why, we've always done it that way.' I always tell young people, 'Go ahead and do it. You can always apologiz…
I'm totally against women in combat, because we live in a culture and a society that imposes on every man the concept of women and children first...I… - Grace Hopper
I'm totally against women in combat, because we live in a culture and a society that imposes on every man the concept of women and children first...I…
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