• A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success. 

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. 

•There is a good reason they call these ceremonies "commencement exercises." Graduation is not the end; it's the beginning. Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you'll make a difference. 

•Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. School's out, memories past, Don't ever doubt, Our friendship will last.