129 Inspirational Graduation Quotes for the Class of 2024
The perfect short sayings and insightful messages to add to that graduation card.
One day, your kids are starting kindergarten, and then in the blink of an eye, you find yourself at their high school or college graduation. Although it's the graduates we often think of when it's time to break out the caps and gowns every May and June, the exciting milestone is meaningful to a lot of people — not just those who walk across the stage and get their diplomas. And in a time when you're taking photos like crazy, and celebrating this momentous occasion (whether you're the one graduating or you're the support system of a fellow graduate), it's essential to have some graduation quotes in your back pocket, ready to pair with an Instagram post to pay tribute to those heartfelt memories or simply share as some words of wisdom when asked for advice.
In a time of excitement and change, it can be hard to find the right words to say. But thanks to this roundup, you have plenty of short sayings and uplifting messages to refer to, especially if you're quickly in need of something sweet and inspirational to write in a graduation card last minute.
And if you're looking to bring something special to their graduation party, make sure to check out our favorite graduation gifts for high school grads and graduation gifts for college grads.
Oprah Winfrey
So, I say to you, forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion. Honor your calling. Everybody has one. Trust your heart and success will come to you.
Maya Angelou
I encourage you to live with life. Be courageous, adventurous. Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve.
Ann Landers
The Lord gave us two ends: one to sit on and the other to think with. Success depends on which one we use the most.
Robert F. Goheen
If you feel that you have both feet planted on level ground, then the university has failed you.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
My dear terrified graduates, you are about to enter the most uncertain and thrilling period of your lives.
Muhammad Ali
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
Jodie Foster
There is nothing more beautiful than finding your course as you believe you bob aimlessly in the current. Wouldn’t you know that your path was there all along, waiting for you to knock, waiting for you to become.
Jennifer Garner
Fight for what makes you optimistic about the world. Find it, insist on it, dig into it, go after it.
Jim Carrey
I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which was that you can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.
George Saunders
Do all the other things, the ambitious things — travel, get rich, get famous, innovate, lead, fall in love, make and lose fortunes…but as you do, to the extent that you can, err in the direction of kindness.
Tory Burch
We may live in an age of instant messaging, instant gratification and Instagram, but there is no way to short circuit the path to success.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Just remember, you can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.
Janet Napolitano
You don’t go to university so you can punch a clock. You go to university so you can be in a position to make a difference.
Adlai E. Stevenson II
You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came.
Octavia Spencer
It’s your turn to choose and define what success means to you. Now, others will try to define it for you, but yours is the only voice that matters.
Benjamin Franklin
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
Charles Swindoll
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it.
Leonardo DiCaprio
If you can do what you do best and be happy, you are further along in life than most people.
H. Jackson Browne Jr.
Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor.
Sun Tzu
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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