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Randy Pausch was a renowned computer science professor known for his contributions to virtual reality and computer graphics. He gained widespread attention for his battle with pancreatic cancer and inspired countless people through his 'Last Lecture' series in his final years. Professor Pausch was respected for his passion for education and his positive attitude towards life.

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Famous Randy Pausch Quotes

“A parent's job is to encourage kids to develop a joy for life and a great urge to follow their own dreams. The best we can do is to help thm develop a personal set of tools for the task.”

Helping Dream Kids Jobs Joy Parent Can Do Family Tools Tasks Urges

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“To-Do lists help us break life into small steps.”

Helping Steps Break Lists Small Steps

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“Education best serves students by helping them be more self-reflective.”

Self Helping Students

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“If I was able to tell my story with the passion I felt, my lecture might help others find a path to fulfilling their own dreams.”

Ifs Helping Stories Dream Might Able Passion Felt Path Helping Others Fulfilling Lectures

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“You can't get there alone. People have to help you, and I do believe in karma. I believe in paybacks. You get people to help you by telling the truth, by being earnest.”

People Believe Helping I Believe I Believe In Karma Telling The Truth Earnest Payback Childhood Dreams Last Lecture I Believe In Karma

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“Never lose the child-like wonder. It’s just too important. It’s what drives us. Help others.”

Children Important Helping Loses Wonder Helping Others Childlike Childhood Dreams Last Lecture Childlike Wonder

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“I know you're smart. But everyone here is smart. Smart isn't enough. The kind of people I want on my research team are those who will help everyone feel happy to be here.”

People Knows Want Feels Kind Enough Helping Business Team Smart Research

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“educators best serve students by helping them be more self-reflective. The only way any of us can improve—as Coach Graham taught me—is if we develop a real ability to assess ourselves. If we can’t accurately do that, how can we tell if we’re getting better or worse?”

Ifs Way Real Self Helping Ability Students Taught Coaches Get Better Educator

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“The number one goal of teachers should be to help students learn how to learn.”

Should Helping Goal Numbers Teacher Teaching Students

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About the Author

Born: October 23, 1960
Died: July 25, 2008
Known for: Professor
Quotes: 200

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