Go play in traffic, and find out what's possible. You won't make a difference by sitting on the sidelines.
speech graduation courage
Joe Plumeri
William & Mary Commencement 2011, 2011
Anything is possible. Say it with me: Anything is possible.
speech graduation ambition
Joe Plumeri
William & Mary Commencement 2011, 2011
Failure is not the opposite of success, it's an integral part of success.
speech graduation failure
Arianna Huffington
Sarah Lawrence College Commencement 2011, 2011
Stop waiting on others to solve the problems and right the wrongs of our times. Turn to the leader in the mirror.
speech graduation leadership
Arianna Huffington
Sarah Lawrence College Commencement 2011, 2011
I have always believed that cynicism and pessimism were cop-outs — they're an excuse to take a dive. They're self-fulfilling prophecies.
speech graduation courage
Bill Clinton
Yale University Class Day 2010, 2010
It's okay to fail, and fail big. Failing is the thing that builds character. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
speech graduation failure
Tiffany Shlain
UC Berkeley Commencement 2010, 2010
Whatever you think or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
speech graduation courage
Tiffany Shlain
UC Berkeley Commencement 2010, 2010
The secret ingredient to a life well lived is moxie — a mixture of being bold, fearless, and a little outrageous.
speech graduation courage
Tiffany Shlain
UC Berkeley Commencement 2010, 2010
Fight them back with facts. Because facts matter. There are standards of truth, and we should demand nothing less.
speech graduation courage
Lynn Sherr
Wellesley College Commencement 2010, 2010
Carry on. Carry us with you. Continue the revolution. Know that we are right beside you.
speech graduation legacy
Lynn Sherr
Wellesley College Commencement 2010, 2010
If you want change, you have to make it. If we want progress, we have to drive it.
speech graduation courage
Susan Rice
Stanford University Commencement 2010, 2010
Focus on what stirs your soul, because it's hard to excel at anything that you don't love. Be fearless. Don't be afraid to go down fighting if you're fighting a righteous battle.
speech graduation passion
Susan Rice
Stanford University Commencement 2010, 2010