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Quote by Grace Hopper
It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.
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The saying suggests that when permission is difficult to obtain, someone may choose to act first and apologize afterward. It presents forgiveness as easier to secure than approval in advance, while also hinting that this approach involves taking a risk and accepting responsibility for the decision.
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- U.S. Navy CHIPS Magazine
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