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The person who failed often knows how to avoid future failures.

Randy Pausch

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Randy Pausch
Age: 47 †
Born: 1960
Born: October 23
Died: 2008
Died: July 25
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Often think of the worst-case scenario, the Eaten By Wolves factor.
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I feel like I'm waiting on something that isn't going to happen Don't complain just work harder.
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Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish.
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