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Steve Jobs

03/08/08

@ Stanford

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma or the noise of others' opinions; have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

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Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

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Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

03/08/08

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