It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

From then on, when anything went wrong with a computer, we said it had bugs in it.

It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

I need something to compare this to. Could I please have a microsecond?

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

It's easier to apologize than ask for permission.

You manage things and lead people.