“A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that “individuality” is the key to success.”
Robert Orben
“Read. Read all the time. Read as a matter of principle, as a matter of self-respect. Read as a nourishing staple of life.”
David McCullough
“Develop and protect a moral sensibility and demonstrate the character to apply it. Dream big. Work hard. Think for yourself. Love everything you love, everyone you love, with all your might. And do so, please, with a sense of urgency, for every tick of the clock subtracts from fewer and fewer.”
David McCullough
“Congratulations!
Today is your day
You’re off to great places
You’re off and away
You’ve got brains in your head
You’ve got feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself any
Direction you choose
You’re on your own
And you know what you know
And you are the guy
Who’ll decide where you go
Out there things can happen
And frequently do
To people as brainy
And footsy as you
And will you succeed?
Yes you will indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed)
You’re off to great places
Today is your day
Your mountain is waiting
Go, get on your way!”
Dr. Suess
