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Comedy writer Robert Orben once said that graduations are ceremonies at which the speaker tells students attired in identical caps and gowns that individuality is the key to success. As on-target as this amusing observation may be, it only begins to represent the variety of advice shared at college graduations. Here are some memorable excerpts from this spring’s speeches:
“Optimism may not seem in style or very cool, but I’m extremely optimistic because all you have to do is know some history and you know there is very good reason for optimism.”
David McCullough
Historian/writer
At Lesley University (Cambridge, Mass.)
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