The only time you lose at something is when you don't learn from that experience.
speech graduation failure
Chuck Norris
Liberty University Commencement 2008, 2008
The only formula is that there is no formula. There is no easy way to get from point A to point B, nor is there any right way.
speech graduation self discovery
Meredith Vieira
Tufts University Commencement 2008, 2008
Be strong enough to say, 'I don't know.' When you don't know, say so. Don't guess. Don't fake it.
speech graduation humility
Larry Lucchino
Boston University Commencement 2008, 2008
A rich life is a balanced life. Don't focus too early on your career. Deviate a bit. Embrace change.
speech graduation balance
Larry Lucchino
Boston University Commencement 2008, 2008
Create your own definition of success. Don't let it be judged or guided by someone else's measurements, by someone else's expectations or limitations.
speech graduation authenticity
Jessica Lange
Sarah Lawrence College Commencement 2008, 2008
The first five minutes of the game does not decide the outcome. It never does.
speech graduation perseverance
Mike Tomlin
St. Vincent College Commencement 2008, 2008
True success is measured in how you play the game of life — that you honor those that have come before you by playing the game with great integrity, with honor and class.
speech graduation legacy
Mike Tomlin
St. Vincent College Commencement 2008, 2008
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
speech graduation failure
Randy Pausch
Carnegie Mellon University 'The Last Lecture' 2007, 2007
When you're screwing up and nobody's saying anything to you anymore, that means they gave up. Your critics are your ones telling you they still love you and care.
speech graduation growth
Randy Pausch
Carnegie Mellon University 'The Last Lecture' 2007, 2007
From those to whom much is given, much is expected.
speech graduation responsibility
Bill Gates
Harvard University Commencement 2007, 2007
The important test is whether you can get back up after being knocked down and risk failure again.
speech graduation resilience
Robert Ballard
Connecticut College Commencement 2007, 2007
Don't be defined or limited by the steps you've taken in life or the degree you've chosen.
speech graduation growth
Omid Kordestani
San Jose State University Commencement 2007, 2007