Memorable Quotes from "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

Pausch gave a lecture to his students and colleagues at Carnegie Mellon on September 18, 2007, a month after doctors told him he had three to six months to live. Here are some of the takeaways:

Find the best in everybody. Just keep waiting no matter how long it takes. No one is all evil. Everybody has a good side, just keep waiting, it will come out

Follow your passions, believe in karma, and you won't have to chase your dreams, they will come to you

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

You can always change your plan, but only if you have one

Time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think

It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you get hit...and keep moving forward

Too many people go through life complaining about their problems. I've always believed that if you took one tenth the energy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you'd be surprised by how well things can work out

A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard

If I only had three words of advice, they would be, Tell the Truth. If I got three more words, I'd add, all the time

People are more important than things

Learn from situations where you don't achieve what you initially desired, as they offer valuable lessons and opportunities for growth and wisdom

Recognize the inherent goodness in people and wait for their positive qualities to surface, finding inspiration in unexpected places

Prioritize living life fully rather than fixating solely on achieving dreams, believing that embodying the right principles and values will naturally align your path with your dreams

These quotes from Randy Pausch's "The Last Lecture" encapsulate profound wisdom on life, relationships, perseverance, and personal growth, offering valuable insights into living a meaningful and fulfilling life despite challenges and adversities.