The article “You’ve Got to Find What You Love‚” by Steve Jobs‚ was originally presented to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford University as their commencement speech. As we look back at his speech‚ after more than a decade has passed‚ it is clear that the main purpose of it is to promote and persuade individuals to do what you love‚ or DWYL. Although Jobs may seem inspiring because he commands the reader’s attention with great authority‚ he only uses his own life experiences as evidence for his
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Since no one in life is truly perfect‚ goals will not be met‚ and disappointment will have to be faced. In her speech Commencement Speech at Mount Holyoke College‚ Anna Quindlen explores the topic of perfection and how striving for it can put a damper on life. By using rhetorical devices and appealing to pathos‚ Quindlen is able to effectively drive her point home. This commencement speech was meant to be a wakeup call to all people who aim for perfection their whole lives‚ and to inform them that
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ROWLING’S‚ author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series‚ Commencement Address‚ “The Fringe Benefits of Failure‚ and the Importance of Imagination‚” at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association. Her commencement address was very moving to me. One reader commented that “she masters the skill of communication being “autobiographical” in her presentation‚ making use of humor‚ self criticism‚ and humbleness. Ms. Rowling’s speech deals with various issues‚ not only with enriching effect of
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Anna Quindlen’s commencement speech argues to stop assuming other identities to match societies’ expectations. This fantasy sounds perfect at first but reflects a misconception in conformity and in happiness. Anne Quindlen’s simplistic view to” give up the nonsensical and punishing quest for perfection” will only work in a perfect society‚ but society is not perfect. While some conform to the standards of perfection to make others proud‚ most conform out of necessity. “The joker” does not want
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In the days since Mike Pence was announced as an honorary degree recipient and the principal speaker at Notre Dame’s Commencement this May‚ I have both overheard and been a part of many conversations debating the University’s decision to invite Vice President Pence to campus for such a significant event. I heavily considered writing a Viewpoint piece in defense of the University’s decision to invite Pence‚ but what good would come of this? Realistically‚ both those in favor of the decision to invite
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The Fringe Benefits of Failure‚ and the Importance of Imagination June 5‚ 2008 J.K. Rowling‚ author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series‚ delivers her Commencement Address‚ “The Fringe Benefits of Failure‚ and the Importance of Imagination‚” at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association. Text as delivered follows. Copyright of JK Rowling‚ June 2008 President Faust‚ members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers‚ members of the faculty‚ proud parents‚ and
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Meaning and main idea of Kenyan Commencement Speech Every time winding up at the crossroads of the life‚ we are making a choice that then defines the development and consequences of all subsequent life events. In this regard‚ the tricky thing is that careful consideration of the problem has not always guaranteed the best decisions‚ because it depends on what justice an individual warships: autocentric self or the universal one. Therein‚ as David Wallace says in his speech “pretty much anything else you
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you as valedictorian‚ in front of once unfamiliar faces to me. Thanks to God for surrounding me with people who believed and had given me the chance to prove myself and to prove that I am worth of what I have now. My fellow graduates‚ after this commencement exercises we will be parting ways and all our experiences will be memories of the past. The end of high school is not simply the end‚ but the beginning of a new adventure and journey of our life. The knowledge and skills we gain can be of use in
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Dearest Graduates‚ First of all‚ I would like to congratulate you for this milestone in your life. You are all here today because you all made it‚ and all of you are on the precipice of the future. It’s not a distant reality anymore. It begins here. It begins today. You all entered STI Calbayog with young minds and fragile hearts‚ but you are now leaving its portals as adults equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed. You have completed advanced technical education that will serve
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| |Phone (831) 582-3085 | | PETITION for Commencement Participation May 2013 In order for the petition to be considered students must meet the following criteria: • An Official Fall 2013 graduation application + fee payment must be on file in the Office of the Registrar no later than April
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