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“It is not the things we do in life that we regret on our death bed. It is the things we do not. I assure you I've done a lot of really stupid things, and none of them bother me. All the mistakes, and all the dopey things, and all the times I was embarrassed — they don't matter. What matters is that I can kind of look back and say: Pretty much any time I got the chance to do something cool I tried to grab for it — and that's where my solace comes from.”

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Randy Pausch

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. more

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