Bill Gates' speech at the Harvard University graduation ceremony

The following is a translation of Bill Gates' speech at Harvard University's graduation ceremony on June 7th this year. In it, he talks about many things, including his student days, his experience of dropping out, and what he sees as the most meaningful thing in life.

President Bok, former President Rudenstine, incoming President Faust, members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers, members of the faculty, parents, and especially, the graduates:

I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: “Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.”

I want to thank Harvard for this timely honor. I’ll be changing my job next year … and it will be nice to finally have a college degree on my resume.

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