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All the speeches as they were. Original texts of the speeches. In English

Fareed Zakaria: Recognize that you are the change you seek (2009)

Thank you so much, Michael . Thank you Madame President. I gather that there is a Bates College tradition of staying up all night before this morning. I can tell why so many of you have dark glasses on even … Читать далее

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Oprah Winfrey: There is no such thing as failure (2007)

President Swygert, trustees, distinguished guests, my fellow honorees, my she-ro, Dr. Dorothy Height, graduates, parents, friends, what a deep honor to be here today for me. I think Dr. Gates said it best. You can receive a lot of awards … Читать далее

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David Brooks: Success is something that happens through us (2007)

Wake Forest Class of 2007, you’ve earned this. You didn’t just begin working for this day four years ago. You’ve been working for this your whole lives. I can see you now as third graders coming out of your elementary … Читать далее

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Jon Stewart: Exciting thing about your life, is that there is no core curriculum (2004)

Thank you Mr. President, I had forgotten how crushingly dull these ceremonies are. Thank you. My best to the choir. I have to say, that song never grows old for me. Whenever I hear that song, it reminds me of … Читать далее

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Stephen Colbert Knox College Commencement Speech

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David Foster Wallace: The really important kind of freedom involves attention and awareness and discipline (2005)

Greetings and congratulations to Kenyon’s graduating class of 2005. There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says «Morning, boys. How’s the water?» … Читать далее

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Jerry Zucker: It doesn’t matter that your dream came true if you spent your whole life sleeping (2003)

Thank you Chancellor Wiley, distinguished platform party, friends, guests and the very reason for our presence here today — the members of the class of 2003. Before I start my remarks, I’d like everyone just to do something for me. … Читать далее

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Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech

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Meryl Streep: Welcome to the Big Time (1983)

President Smith, members of the board of trustees, distinguished faculty, honored guests: thank you very, very much for inviting me to speak here today. However, with your indulgence, it is the class of 1983 to whom I wish to address … Читать далее

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George H. W. Bush: I wish all your days will be blessed with ceiling and visibility unlimited (2006)

Thank you. Thank you, President Cowen. Thank all of you for that extraordinarily warm welcome. I want to salute the chairman of the board, Cathy Pierson, sitting over here, and all the other trustees, members of the board, distinguished guests. … Читать далее

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