When we're connected to others, we become better people. - Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

"Please don't die."

"I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude."

"There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build."

"I’d compare college tuition to paying for a personal trainer at an athletic club. We professors play the roles of trainers, giving people access to the equipment (books, labs, our expertise) and after that, it is our job to be demanding."

"No matter how bad things are, you can always make things worse."