Graduation Quotes
Two of the most popular graduation lines are flagged. “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” is a paraphrase of John Dewey, not a quotation. The one about education being what remains after you have forgotten what you learned in school is credited to Einstein and flagged as misattributed.
The page is assembled from the pages on education, success, the future, dreams and learning. It has no graduation speeches in it, but it does have a lot of quotes that get used in them. If you are writing a speech, use the sourced entries; the label will tell you which is which.
Most people just want a fair shot—to afford healthcare, housing, education.
“Education is not about thinning the herd. Education is about helping every student succeed.”
“Do not praise those who have earned their wealth and success by unfair means.”
My personal success only counts if it helps the team move forward.
True success lies in transforming your failures into opportunities.
Success in this field demands grit, commitment, and consistency.