The positive revolutions are not going to be caused by generals and politicians. They are going to be caused by innovators like you.
Sal Khan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Commencement 2012, 2012
Own those qualities of youthful recklessness. They give us the power to achieve incredible things, whether in our careers, in public service, in our communities, or around the world.
Ronan Farrow
Dominican University of California Commencement 2012, 2012
No one knows what challenges this Millennial Generation may eventually be asked to bear. Hardly anyone expects them to become America's next greatest generation. But someday you can say you heard it from me: that is their destiny.
Neil Howe
University of Mary Washington Commencement 2012, 2012
So fight to make a difference in this world. Fight for good. Fight for fairness. Fight on!
Maria Shriver
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Commencement 2012, 2012
Don't be afraid to shoot the long ball. Take the risk. Life is too short to spend your time avoiding failure. If I had worried about failure or listened to those who do, I would never have started my company and never run for mayor.
Michael Bloomberg
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Commencement 2012, 2012
It is not a disgrace to not reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim, is sin.
Hank Aaron
Marquette University Commencement 2012, 2012
If you live long enough, every defeat will turn into a victory.
Angela Davis
Pitzer College Commencement 2012, 2012
You can never be truly free if you do not join efforts to free someone else. The function of freedom is always to free someone else.
Angela Davis
Pitzer College Commencement 2012, 2012
Never prostitute your integrity to get a job or to keep one.
Lee Corso
Florida State University Commencement 2012, 2012
Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall.
Lee Corso
Florida State University Commencement 2012, 2012
Don't just think about what already exists. Think about what doesn't exist and do that.
Jefferson Smith
University of Oregon Commencement 2012, 2012
Develop your own compass, and trust it. Take risks. Dare to fail. Remember, the first person through the wall always gets bloody.
Aaron Sorkin
Syracuse University Commencement 2012, 2012