Randy Pausch Hard Quotations

Chemo days make me tired, though it's hard to say that's because of the chemo when you have kids who have inherited their dad's usual energy level.

The particular way I'm going to die is not going to be particularly pleasant. It will probably be physically uncomfortable, and it won't be an easy thing for my wife and kids to watch. I think it will be a real challenge to see if I can squeeze the lemons hard enough to still get lemonade the last few weeks.

It's hard to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer - people who get it don't live long enough.

I feel like I'm waiting on something that isn't going to happen Don't complain; just work harder.

I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.

We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in them to work harder,

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 work hard enough, there will be things I can do tomorrow that I can't do today.

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