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Inspiring, humorous, wisdom imparting. Some of the best speeches are delivered in the educational context. Upload your commencement or graduation speech here.

K. Sparks: 'A setback is just a set up for a comeback', Failure, faith, fruition', 45 PS, Clarence Witherspoon - 2019

October 7, 2019

21 June 2019, Queens, New York City, USA

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11KxfYtzr8...

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