In a free and compassionate society, the public good depends on private character. That character is formed and shaped in institutions like family, faith, and the many civil and social organizations.
speech graduation responsibility
George W. Bush
Calvin College Commencement 2005, 2005
Our Founders rejected both a radical individualism that makes no room for others, and the dreary collectivism that crushes the individual. They gave us instead a society where individual freedom is anchored in communities.
speech graduation independence
George W. Bush
Calvin College Commencement 2005, 2005
To make a difference in this world, you must be involved. By serving a higher calling here or abroad, you'll make your lives richer and build a more hopeful future for our world.
speech graduation purpose
George W. Bush
Calvin College Commencement 2005, 2005