Obama,Rowling,Winfrey = Manny Pangilinan

Manuel V. Pangilinan, one of the country’s most prominent businessmen, has admitted to "borrowing" from other graduation speeches for his commencement address to Ateneo de Manila University graduates last month.
In a letter to Ateneo University President Ben Nebres that was published on the Ateneo Website on Saturday night, Pangilinan said, “I wish to express my sincerest apology to you, the University and to the 2010 graduating class."

President Obama: "For many of you, these challenges are also felt in more personal terms. Perhaps you're still looking for a job — or struggling to figure out what career path makes sense in this disrupted economy. Maybe you've got student loans — no, you definitely have student loans — (applause) — or credit card debts, and you're wondering how you'll ever pay them off. Maybe you've got a family to raise, and you're wondering how you'll ensure that your children have the same opportunities you've had to get an education and pursue their dreams."

Pangilinan: "For all of you, these challenges are felt now in more immediate and personal terms. You will soon be looking for a job – struggling to figure out which career makes sense in this economy of ours. Maybe you have loans, and are worried how you‘ll pay them down. Maybe you‘ve got a family to help. Maybe you‘re asking how your siblings can have an Ateneo education like you had."

Rowling: "The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive."

Pangilinan: "The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you can be secure in your ability to survive."

Winfrey: "Let me tell you, money’s pretty nice. I'm not going to stand up here and tell you that it’s not about money, 'cause money is very nice. I like money. It’s good for buying things. But having a lot of money does not automatically make you a successful person. What you want is money and meaning. You want your work to be meaningful. Because meaning is what brings the real richness to your life. What you really want is to be surround by people you trust and treasure and by people who cherish you. That’s when you're really rich."

Pangilinan: "Let me tell you, money’s pretty cool. I‘m not going to stand here and tell you that’s it’s not about money, because money is sweet. I like money. It’s good for buying companies and things – and for putting up a few buildings here and there for Ateneo. But having a lot of money does not totally make you a successful person. What you want is both money and meaning. You want your life and your career to be meaningful. Because meaning is what brings real richness to your life, to be surrounded by people you can truly work with – because you trust and treasure them, and they cherish you in return. That’s when you‘re really rich..."