Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Other Commencement Messages

There were lots of excellent semi-finalists for my recent Pinewood 8th Grade Commencement Speech, including:

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. - Michael Pollan

Glance Backwards, Look Heavenward, Reach Outward, and Press Onward - Thomas Monson

Accentuate the Positive; Eliminate the Negative - Charlotte Schultz (plus next two)

Surround yourself with the best people.

Whatever you do, do it with passion

Help others. Then help yourself.

Don't fall behind.

Work hard. Not too much. Be Kind.

Work hard. Be kind to others. Sleep.

The heavens are filled with disorder. The situation is excellent. - Chairman Mao

Know Thyself - Oracle at Delphi

To thine ownself be true - Shakespeare

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