I told graduates to not be afraid to fail, and I still believe that. B…

Conan O'Brien
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I told graduates to not be afraid to fail, and I still believe that. But today I tell you that whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come. The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality. ✨ Honorary Degree Recipient Conan O'Brien's Commencement Address to Dartmouth College Graduates. www.dartmouth.edu. 2011.
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