"I actually had a lot of very smart peers." — Priscilla Chan

I think it's a shame when people don't see the funny, thoughtful Mark that I know. He is incredibly sensitive and really cares about what other people need and want and really wants to be able to make someone else's day. And that's the Mark that I see.

If bad things happen to you as a kid, it's hard for you to succeed as an adult.

My public school teachers did a great job of saying, 'Check this out. You're qualified for this. You should explore these opportunities.' They're the ones who said, 'You know, apply to Harvard. You might be a good fit here.'

My identity, I felt, was so distinct. I felt very much like an outsider. My family didn't have the same rituals that everyone else seemed to have.

We hope that others will also commit to giving generously and starting young.

We - the current generation - have a moral responsibility to make the world better for future generations.

We live in Palo Alto, which has, fortunately, one of the greatest school districts in the country.

Whatever you want to do, do it now.

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I actually had a lot of very smart peers.