The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

A small man stood before an immense crowd, speaking words of wisdom that reached the eager ears of men and women, young and old. Laughter was abundant, tears were shed, hearts were warmed, in an instant a small man was transfigured into something much more. He was larger than his frail frame, taller than the tallest man, more tenacious than the cancer that was killing him. He loomed over the audience, serenading them with anecdotes on life and offering up unsolicited, but earnestly accepted advice. They were all a little better for hearing him speak. I was a little better for watching him speak. The world will be a little worse without him.