We are all Pinocchio. We go out into the world filled with good intentions, with a vision. We are pulled this way and that. We falter. We make mistakes. But the little flame inside, no matter what we go through, will not be extinguished.
speech graduation resilience
Patti Smith
Pratt Institute Commencement 2010, 2010
Build a good name. Let your name radiate yourself, magnify who you are, your good deeds, your code of honor. Build your name and as you go through life, your name will serve you.
speech graduation authenticity
Patti Smith
Pratt Institute Commencement 2010, 2010
You can count on yourself. Your self is your best ally. You know who you are, even when sometimes it becomes a little blurry. Just go deeper.
speech graduation self discovery
Patti Smith
Pratt Institute Commencement 2010, 2010