Here We Stand

For anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, Here We Stand is a unique and inspiring collection of more than 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recent. A Little Book of Sage Advice for Every Graduate (of Anything) Just a few of the many wise words in Here We Stand:“Yours has been an education that cannot simply be measured in the tests you’ve taken or the diploma you’re about to receive.”—Barack Obama “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all.”—J. K. Rowling“Welcome to the fire—now it is your turn to hold the hose.”—Billy Joel “Turn your wounds into wisdom.”—Oprah WinfreyFor anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, Here We Stand is a unique and inspiring collection of 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recent—by a wide range of very important people including political leaders, actors and actresses, authors, scientists, teachers and professors, philanthropists, artists, military leaders, and activists. Capturing the excitement that permeates every commencement—one part nostalgia and one part anticipation—these are words of wisdom and of warning, candid (and often humorous) reflections on life and its challenges, and from-the-trenches advice suffused with compelling personal anecdotes. The topics include: • Seizing the day• Finding yourself• Setting goals• Capitalizing on your education• Appreciating friends and family• Living life outside the classroom walls• Contributing to the global good• Maintaining a positive attitude For anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, Here We Stand is a unique and inspiring collection of more than 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recent—by a whole range of very important people including political leaders, actors and actresses, authors, scientists, teachers and professors, philanthropists, artists, military leaders, and activists. The topics include: Ø Seizing the dayØ Finding yourselfØ Traveling the worldØ Goal settingØ Furthering your education and applying what you’ve learnedØ Recognizing the importance of friendship and familyØ Appreciating what you already have and what you can do for othersØ Dealing with life outside the classroom wallsØ Contributing to the global goodØ Maintaining a positive attitude