One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, right here, right now, is to decide, without apology, to commit to the journey, and not to the outcome.
speech graduation purpose
Joyce DiDonato
The Juilliard School Commencement 2014, 2014
The truth is, you have signed up for a life of service by going into the Arts. And the life-altering results of that service in other people's lives will never disappear as fame unquestionably will.
speech graduation purpose
Joyce DiDonato
The Juilliard School Commencement 2014, 2014
The world needs you. Now, the world may not exactly realize it, but wow, does it need you. It is yearning, starving, dying for you and your healing offer of service through your Art.
speech graduation purpose
Joyce DiDonato
The Juilliard School Commencement 2014, 2014