Sometimes it is important to wake up and stop dreaming. When a really great dream shows up, grab it!
speech graduation ambition
Larry Page
University of Michigan Commencement 2009, 2009
It is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. Since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition.
speech graduation ambition
Larry Page
University of Michigan Commencement 2009, 2009
Success doesn't come from a high IQ or innate talent. It takes a willingness to work hard. There is just no substitute for hard work and relentless preparation.
speech graduation discipline
Jerry Yang
University of Hawaii Commencement 2009, 2009
Find the smartest people you can and surround yourself with them. Smart people will challenge you to think harder and in entirely different ways.
speech graduation leadership
Marissa Mayer
Illinois Institute of Technology Commencement 2009, 2009
As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is throw away that store-bought map and begin to draw your own.
speech graduation independence
Michael Dell
University of Texas at Austin Commencement 2003, 2003
Passion should be the fire that drives your life's work.
speech graduation passion
Michael Dell
University of Texas at Austin Commencement 2003, 2003
There is no delete button for bigotry.
speech graduation justice
Tom Brokaw
Connecticut College Commencement 1996, 1996
Our conscience must catch up to our reason, otherwise we are lost.
speech graduation responsibility
Vaclav Havel
Harvard University Commencement 1995, 1995