Don't ever forget that you're a citizen of this world. There are things you can do to lift the human spirit — things that are easy, things that are free, things that you can do every day. Civility, respect, kindness, character.
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Aaron Sorkin
Syracuse University Commencement 2012, 2012
Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.
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Conan O'Brien
Dartmouth College Commencement 2011, 2011
Jeff, one day you'll understand that it's harder to be kind than clever.
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Jeff Bezos
Princeton University Commencement 2010, 2010
Cleverness is a gift, kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy — they're given after all. Choices can be hard.
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Jeff Bezos
Princeton University Commencement 2010, 2010
Of all the things you do in life or all the questions you ponder, I would like you to keep kindness at the top of the list.
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Jamie Hyneman
Villanova University Commencement 2010, 2010