“People are more important than things.”
― The Last Lecture
― The Last Lecture
“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.”
― The Last Lecture
― The Last Lecture
“A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.”
― The Last Lecture
― The Last Lecture
“I’ve never understood pity and self-pity as an emotion. We have a finite amount of time. Whether short or long, it doesn’t matter. Life is to be lived.”
― The Last Lecture
― The Last Lecture
“Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. And experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer.”
― The Last Lecture
― The Last Lecture
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