Life was simple before World War II. After that, we had systems.

Grace Murray Hopper
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  2. It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.

  3. 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.

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