It's easier to seek forgiveness than it is to get permission.

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.

If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It's much easier to apologize than it is to get permission.

One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.

A ship in harbor is safe—but that is not what ships were built for.