Inspirational Graduation Quotes to Celebrate New Beginnings

1. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” — Henry David Thoreau

2. “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron

3. “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” — Michael Josephson

4. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

5. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” — Albert Schweitzer

6. “Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.” — Kerry Washington

7. “Go forth and set the world on fire.” — St. Ignatius of Loyola

8. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” — Sam Levenson

9. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” — Dr. Seuss

10. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

11. “Chase your passion, not your pension.” — Denis Waitley

12. “The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match, each one of you is a fuse.” — Edward Koch

13. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs

14. “Dream big and dare to fail.” — Norman Vaughan

15. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” — Abraham Lincoln

16. “Go out into the world and do well. But more importantly, go out into the world and do good.” — Minor Myers Jr.

17. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

18. “Be bold, be courageous, be your best.” — Gabrielle Giffords

19. “Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning.” — Senator Orrin Hatch

20. “Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.” — Michelle Obama

21. “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney

22. “Keep learning. Keep trying. Keep accomplishing. Keep venturing beyond what you think you can do.” — Unknown

23. “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van Gogh

24. “Life is an improvisation. You have no idea what’s going to happen next, and you are mostly just making things up as you go along.” — Stephen Colbert

25. “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King

26. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

27. “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” — Dr. Seuss

28. “The future starts today, not tomorrow.” — Pope John Paul II

29. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — E.E. Cummings

30. “This is your time. You’re ready for whatever comes next. Go make your mark.” — Unknown