"It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission."
— Grace Hopper

January 1, 1970

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Variant: That brings me to the most important piece of advice that I can give to all of you: if you've got a good idea, and it's a contribution, I want you to go ahead and DO IT. It is much easier to apologize than it is to get permission. — The future: Hardware, Software, and People in Carver, 1983