At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict, or closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, or a parent.
Barbara P. Bush
Wake Forest University Commencement 2001, 2001
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Bush's third major piece of advice is to cherish relationships with friends and family. After acknowledging the importance of career dedication, she draws a sharp line between having a career and having a life. She warns graduates not to confuse the two — that the professional milestones they chase will pale in comparison to the human connections they may neglect along the way. It's a deeply personal appeal from someone who watched her family navigate decades in public life, grounding the speech in the reality that no professional achievement can substitute for the people who matter most.
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