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“It’s Easier To Ask Forgiveness Than To Get Permission”
Grace Hopper? Cardinal Barberini? Earl of Peterborough? David Hernandez? Helen Pajama? St. Benedict? Anonymous?
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2018 | “It’s Easier To Ask Forgiveness Than To Get Permission” by objections | 248 | 189 |
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