It is okay to encourage others to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. But if you do, just remember that some people have no boots.
speech graduation empathy
Neil deGrasse Tyson
UMass Amherst Commencement 2015, 2015
Your inexperience is an asset and will allow you to think in original, unconventional ways. Accept your lack of knowledge and use it as your asset.
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Natalie Portman
Harvard University Commencement 2015, 2015
If I had known my own limitations, I never would have taken the risk. And the risk led to one of my greatest personal and professional achievements.
speech graduation courage
Natalie Portman
Harvard University Commencement 2015, 2015
It's okay to map out your future — but do it in pencil.
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Jon Bon Jovi
Rutgers University-Camden Commencement 2015, 2015
Remember when life brings challenges — it also brings opportunity!
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Jon Bon Jovi
Rutgers University-Camden Commencement 2015, 2015
Hang your diploma on the wall and do some traveling. It is time to see the world.
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Jimmy Buffett
University of Miami Commencement 2015, 2015
I don't know jack diddly squat about nothing. I'm just a really good-looking rocker that stumbled into a tremendous acting career.
speech graduation humility
Jack Black
Montverde Academy Commencement 2015, 2015
You are millennials, which is the biggest generation of the United States. I thought it was hard for me to find a job. It's going to be like The Hunger Games out there for you guys.
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Ed Helms
University of Virginia Commencement 2015, 2015
The highest joy is found in sending down roots. It's the things you chain yourself to that set you free.
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David Brooks
Dartmouth College Commencement 2015, 2015
We always move forward when we say we can make this table bigger.
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Ron Suskind
Lewis & Clark College Commencement, 2015, 2015
You don't get redrawn in this life. You summon the hero, each day. On your best day.
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Ron Suskind
Lewis & Clark College Commencement, 2015, 2015
There is no adversity capable of stopping you once the choice to persevere is made.
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Jason Kilar
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Commencement 2015, 2015