QOD

This blog purely for my own amusement. I like to start the day with a quote, be it amusing, inspiration, or simply something that caught my fancy.

On occasion, I might also include some commentary on the day's crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times.

Showing posts with label Grace Hopper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grace Hopper. Show all posts

Wednesday, 9 December 2020

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

QOD:  If it’s a good idea, go ahead and do it.  It’s much easier to apologize than it is to get permission.  ~  Grace Hopper (Dec. 9, 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992), American Navy Rear Admiral and computer scientist

Sunday, 9 December 2018

Sunday, December 9, 2018

QOD:  I handed my passport to the immigration officer, and he looked at it and looked at me and said, “What are you?”  ~  Grace Hopper (née Grace Brewster Murray; Dec. 9. 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992), American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

QOD:  A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.  ~  Grace Hopper (née Grace Brewster Murray; Dec. 9, 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992), American rear admiral and computer scientist

Monday, 9 December 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

QOD:  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 counter-clockwise.  ~  Grace Hopper (née Grace Brewster Hopper; Dec. 9, 1906 ~ Jan. 1, 1992); American rear admiral and computer scientist