Graduation is upon us and words of wisdom are needed as graduates leave the safety of one environment and explore new opportunities. This campaign is usually scary and exciting, and they need encouragement to step in and follow their dreams. Here are ten quotes to help. Use them in scrapbook pages, cards, and prayers.
1. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of dreams.”
Dear graduates, your dreams only happen to succeed if you truly believe in them and yourself. Without confidence, there is no chance of success.
2. “In the beginning you wear doublets. My hope is that from time to time your hearts will become bolder and you will wear sombreros.”
~ Paul Freund
Let go of your inhibitions and enjoy life.
3. “Don’t try. Do or don’t. There is no try.”
~ Yoda from the movie Empire Strikes Back
The word attempt means to attempt something. An experiment implies the effort someone commits, but not necessarily the result. You need to do more than try if you want to succeed.
4. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live life you thought.
Henry David Thoreau
Following your dreams is one way to achieve them. It is certain that you will adapt to those dreams in the way you grow, learn, and mature. It’s fine as long as you’re still chasing them.
5. “Do not follow where the road leads. Go to a place where there is no road and leave footprints.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Instead of the easy way that was done before, go in a different direction, and others will follow you.
6. “To do great things one must not only act, but also dream; not only plan the truth but also believe.”
~ Anatole Gaul
Decide on your desires and work hard to achieve them. But it is not enough. You must have confidence and self-esteem.
7. “You have a brain in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
you can steer yourself in any direction you want.
You are yourself.
And what do you know?
You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”
~Dr. Seuss in the book, Oh Places You’ll Go
The man who taught us lessons with children in books like The Grinch Who Stole Christmas also gave us great advice. in the book, O Locis Ibis In fact, instead of just writing on the card, you might want to consider buying gift books. It is important to know who the author is.
8. “You will not lose yourself in rejection, nor will you bark against the bad, but sing the beauty of the good.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Be positive about who you are and what you do well. Don’t waste negative energy. Instead, go ahead.
9. “All dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.”
If you don’t follow your dreams, there is no chance of achieving them.
10. “Twenty years ago, you were more deceived by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did. So put away the bowls, sail safe from the harbor. Catch the trade winds with your sails. Explore. Dreams.
~ Mark Twain
Never fear what other people think about your dreams. Follow them anyway. Have fun chasing them. Never settle for anything less. If you do, then you have lost your dreams. More than you are. So set your goals and go for them.
