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So fight to make a difference in this world. Fight for good. Fight for fairness. Fight on!

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Maria Shriver

USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Commencement 2012, 2012

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The Story Behind This Quote

Shriver closed her speech with a rousing call to action, urging graduates to use their communication skills to make a positive difference. After spending the speech encouraging them to pause and reflect, she balanced that message with an equally passionate call to fight — for good, for fairness, and for truth in everything they do. The final words 'Fight on!' carried a double meaning, serving both as a universal rallying cry and as a nod to USC's famous fight song and motto. The crowd erupted in cheers as Shriver connected her message of thoughtful, purposeful action with the school spirit of the graduates she was addressing.

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