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What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

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Barack Obama 44th President of the United States, 2009–2017; United States Senator from Illinois 2005–2008
I believe in this country. I believe in the American people. I believe that people are more good than bad. I believe tragic things happen, I think there's evil in the world, but I think that at the end of the day, if we work hard, and if we're true to those things in us that feel true and feel right, that the world gets a little better each time.

Recorded Christi Parsons, James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, the White House, The White House (Obama administration archive), 18 January 2017 source ↗

Leona Lewis
Nothing’s guaranteed and things change in an instant, and to get used to that and stay in the moment.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 December 2023 source ↗

Kelly Hoppen
Living life to the full, not having regrets and not trying to plan your future too much. Just enjoy every minute.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 September 2024 source ↗

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