George Saunders
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<b>Here's something I know to be true, although it's a little corny, and I don't quite know what to do with it: What I regret most in my life are <i>f
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ailures of kindness.</i></b>Three months after George Saunders gave a convocation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of <i>The New York Times,</i> where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Because Saunders's words tap into a desire in all of us to lead kinder, more fulfilling lives. Powerful, funny, and wise, <i>Congratulations, by the way</i> is an inspiring message from one of today's most influential and original writers.
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