Grace Hopper

Computer Scientist American 1906 – 1992

Pioneer of computer programming and COBOL language.

374 quotes

"Understanding is the foundation of all progress."
Wisdom
"I've spent my life trying to make things simpler for people."
Work
"The moment you stop learning is the moment you start dying."
Life
"You cannot have invention without failure. You cannot have progress without failure."
Perseverance
"The most important thing is that you do what you love."
Happiness
"I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."
Hope
"Dedication is crucial in any field - you have to really give it all you've got."
Work
"Technology is changing faster than our ability to understand it."
Technology
"I love to program computers. I think in terms of what can be programmed."
"The great thing about computers is they can be taught almost anything."
Technology
"I am interested in everything that's going on around me."
"I think we should all be a little less afraid of the future."
Courage
"Never be content with things as they are; always ask if things could be better."
"I believe in the power of the human mind over machines."
Strength
"Communication between people is the most important skill you can have."
Relationships
"I think every person is responsible for making the world better."
Justice
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Dreams
"You must learn to question everything."
Knowledge
"I've always believed in looking forward, not backward."
Hope
"Perseverance is what separates the successful from the unsuccessful."
Perseverance
"The world needs people who are willing to challenge the status quo."
Courage
"Innovation is not about inventing something entirely new; it's about improvement."
Creativity
"I think women have great minds and should be allowed to use them."
"Never assume something is impossible just because it hasn't been done before."
Imagination
"The beauty of programming is that it teaches you how to think."
Education
"Success is not about luck; it's about persistence and hard work."
Success
"I have always been someone who likes to push boundaries."
Courage
"The most rewarding part of my career has been helping others succeed."
Leadership
"You must be willing to take risks to achieve great things."
Courage
"I believe that life is meant to be lived fully and adventurously."
Adventure