In early June 2005, Steve Jobs emailed his friend Michael Hawley a draft of a speech he had agreed to deliver to Stanford University’s graduating class in a few days. “It’s embarrassing,” he wrote. “I ...

Few speeches stand the test of time, but Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford University commencement address isn't just remembered—it's studied, quoted, and dissected like scripture for the modern entrepreneur.

Steve Jobs' notes and emails were published for the 20th anniversary of his Stanford commencement speech. The speech emphasized themes of intuition, morality, and personal growth. Here's what his ...