"When we're connected to others, we become better people."

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Source : Randy Pausch (2008). “The Last Lecture”, p.186, Hachette UK

Randy Pausch

#People Quotes #Connected Quotes

“No wonder politicians love government schools. Where do you think the dumb masses come from that can be so easily led and manipulated?”
“We write to discover what we think.”
“Our feelings alone don't change what happens with the police, what happens in jail, what happens when someone tries to go to the welfare office, the unemployment office, or any kind of state agency where a criminal record comes up for prostitution. How we feel about the commodification of sexuality and violence doesn't actually translate to those people's lives. A lot of the debate is really academic and a waste of time.”
“When a court goes too far, it actually weakens our respect for judicial institutions.”
“To have a true investment, there must be a true margin of safety. And a true margin of safety is one that can be demonstrated by figures, by persuasive reasoning, and by reference to a body of actual experience.”
“I think when you're drinking you don't have the clarity to think about things. It's not easy to talk about obviously but I think quitting drinking was one of the most important decisions I've ever made for myself. It's not easy, especially when I'm touring and everyone is partying and I'm backstage playing Scrabble or drawing in my notebook because I'm a total nerd now.”
“Where there is no Standard there can be no Kaizen”
“Age is how you feel. If you take care of yourself, you'll be able to do the same things. You may not do it as often. But you can still do it.”

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