Commencement Quotes

The commencement speech is not, I think, a wholly satisfactory manifestation of our culture.

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.

From the very commencement the student should set out to witness the progress and effects of sickness and ought to persevere in the daily observation of disease during the whole period of his studies.

Nothing is as easy to make as a promise this winter to do something next summer; this is how commencement speakers are caught.

The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is experiencing either consistent and regular guerilla activity or is faced with advanced preparation for its commencement.