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Krishnamurti was once asked what is the most appropriate thing to say to a friend who was about to die. He answered: “Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone.”

— Jiddu Krishnamurti, quoted by Randy Pausch in The Last Lecture  <link>

When we are connected to others, we become better people.

— Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture  <link>

Apologies

Halfhearted or insincere apologies are often worse than not apologizing at all because recipients find them insulting. If you’ve done something wrong in your dealings with another person, it’s as if there’s an infection in your relationship. A good apology is like an antibiotic; a bad apology is like rubbing salt in the wound.

— Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture  <link>

When it comes to men who are romantically interested in you, it’s really simple. Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do.

— Author unknown, quoted by Randy Pausch in The Last Lecture  <link>

If you wait long enough, people will surprise and impress you.

— Jon Snoddy, quoted by Randy Pausch in The Last Lecture  <link>

No matter how much tarter sauce you put on fish, it will still smell fishy. The same with bad boy friends.

— Author unknown  <link>