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Graduation is a sacred rite of passage. It's the act of crossing a threshold after years of hard work and studious dedication into a new beginning of a new life stage. What better way to mark it than with graduation quotes filled with encouragement and a dash of wisdom? As you wrap up a graduation gift for a high school or college/university graduate and perhaps plan a graduation party complete with a celebratory graduation cake for them, consider adding a card to go with it and writing a graduation quote inside to motivate them in this new chapter they are beginning.
We have 75 sets of inspirational words, all concise and sure to give the student who reads them a positive boost as they reflect on what they have accomplished and the great possibilities of their future that is starting now. Looking for a quote that's sure to bring on a laugh for the grad you know? We have plenty of funny graduation quotes to choose from too. Better yet, all of these quotes also make great Instagram captions for photos you post to celebrate your grad.
Take time to peruse these graduation quotes and pick one that feels the most right for your 2024 graduate. Hopefully, your graduate gets motivation from your selection for their next big act. Perhaps, you'll find new inspiration for your life journey too!
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“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
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Fred DeVito
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“If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.”
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Marilyn Monroe
“Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.”
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Tom Brokaw
“You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.”
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William Bennett
“All real education is the architecture of the soul.”
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C.S. Lewis
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“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.”
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Vincent Van Gogh
“For the great doesn’t happen through impulse alone, and is a succession of little things that are brought together.”
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Michael Phelps
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“If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren't willing to do.”
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Henry David Thoreau
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“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
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Ryan Gosling
“I've learned it's important not to limit yourself. You can do whatever you really love to do, no matter what it is.”
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Wayne Gretzky
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“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”
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Alicia Keys
“You already have everything you need inside of you right now, today.”
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Barack Obama
“All those adults that you used to think were in charge and knew what they were doing? It turns out they don’t have all the answers. A lot of them aren’t even asking the right questions. So, if the world’s going to get better, it’s going to be up to you.”
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Maya Angelou
“The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.”
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Maya Rudolph
“If I must give any of you advice it would be say yes. Say yes, and create your own destiny.”
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Tom Hanks
“The future is always uncertain, but we who celebrate what you have done, who celebrate all of your achievements, we are certain of one thing on this day: You will not let us down.”
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Chadwick Boseman
“Whatever you choose for a career path, remember the struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.”
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Beyoncé
“Your self worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.”
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Kamala Harris
“The reality is on most matters, somebody is going to make the decision—so why not let it be you?”
Janece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.
