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


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The most damaging phrase in the language is: 'It's always been done that way.'



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 apologize later.'

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 apologize later.'



To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge.

To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge.



No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that.

No computer is ever going to ask a new, reasonable question. It takes trained people to do that.



You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership.

You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership.



It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.



One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.

One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.



Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one's superiors; care for one's crew.

Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one's superiors; care for one's crew.



The glass is neither half empty nor half full. It's simply larger than it needs to be. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission

The glass is neither half empty nor half full. It's simply larger than it needs to be. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission



I've always been more interested in the future than in the past.

I've always been more interested in the future than in the past.





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