Congratulations To All The Graduates Quotes

The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after. ~ Newton D. Baker

You know, I come from six generations of college graduates. ~ Julian Bond

People always say congratulations. When you're a successful bidder it means you're willing to spend more money than anyone else. I'm not sure if that's congratulations or condolences. ~ Eli Broad

He who graduates the harshest school, succeeds. ~ Thucydides

Congratulations your 18! ... On a list of 20 people I'm going to kill. ~ Frankie Boyle

Congratulations offer more potential than cash. The amount of available cash is limited, but managers have an unlimited supply of congratulations. It's important to pay people fairly, but managers also should heap on congratulations and feed people's souls. ~ Ken Blanchard

I think it's sort of an outrage that companies should have to hire firms to teach the college graduates they employ how to write. ~ Derek Bok

The American idea that everyone graduates high school at 18 is a good one. ~ David Miliband

You're college graduates now, so use your education. Remember: It's not who you know, it's whom. ~ Joan Rivers

Congratulations to Sachin Tendulkar for becoming the first person ever to score 50 test hundreds, absolute superstar ~ Rohan Bopanna

Miss Bingley's congratulations to her brother, on his approaching marriage, were all that was affectionate and insincere. ~ Jane Austen

Congratulations on passing your test! Your HIV positive. ~ Frankie Boyle

College graduates should not have to live out their 20s in their childhood bedrooms, staring up at fading Obama posters and wondering when they can move out and get going with life. ~ Paul Ryan

Time will solve all the problems Chinese school graduates face. In our bilingual society, there are no more Chinese school graduates, only English school graduates who can speak Mandarin. These English school graduates probably can also read and write Chinese, but they did not go to a Chinese school, and they act and think differently from us. Drawing a line between us, they would never say they graduated from a Chinese school, because former Chinese school graduates, that is, the vanishing group of people that includes us, are second-class citizens. They, on the other hand, belong to the first class, the Chinese elite, English school graduates who are fluent in Chinese. ~ Yeng Pway Ngon

Feminism's latest victory: the right to get your limbs blown off in war. Congratulations. ~ Tucker Carlson

I never give anyone just one congratulation. Congratulations are always plural. They are similar to grapes. ~ Demetri Martin

Congratulations is the civility of envy. ~ Ambrose Bierce

They said, congratulations you got what it takes. They sent him back to the rat race without any brakes. ~ Bob Dylan

Don't do anything great if you can't handle the congratulations. ~ John Madden

If you've messed up big - like me, like Isaiah - congratulations! You're at the top of God's talent-scouting list. ~ Craig Groeschel

You're pregnant? Congratulations, the world needs another mindless, semiliterate consumer. ~ Dov Davidoff

More women are graduating from college now than men. ~ Mitch McConnell

The college graduate is presented with a sheepskin to cover his intellectual nakedness. ~ Robert M. Hutchins

Congratulations! Today is your day! ~ Dr. Seuss

Raised' consciousness means lifelong bumping up against a continually receding ceiling. I mean, who ever 'graduates'? ~ Robin Morgan

So, congratulations humans, your global contribution is now on par with a gigantic meteor slamming into the Earth. ~ Christopher Martenson

Congratulations to whoever is finally booking music we love. It's going to get us out of the house after dark! ~ Bob Hope

Scott Bullett, as he takes left field, is getting congratulations from everybody. He and his daughter are parents of a new baby. ~ Harry Caray

Congratulations to Thierry Henry on a truly wonderful career. One of the great footballers of our time and a top bloke. Bonne chance. ~ Gary Lineker

Congratulations. That was the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Ever. ~ Patrick Rothfuss

I want to say congratulations to Cleveland and Coach Blatt. LeBron is an incredible player. ~ Steve Kerr

I would not have discredited every one of their compliments. It was your approval I wanted, your congratulations. ~ Alanis Morissette

Congratulations!
If I may be so bold
Only 40 years to go
Before you're a century old
Just saying ~ John Walter Bratton

Congratulations to Bill and Hillary Clinton: this weekend, 33rd wedding anniversary. How about that? And you thought the Iraqi war was a never-ending conflict. ~ David Letterman

A decade after an average athlete graduates, everyone will have forgotten when and where he played. But every time he speaks, everyone will know whether he was educated. ~ Theodore Hesburgh

Congratulations to one of my favorite opponents and greatest rivals on returning to the WWE. The Rock is the BEST promo man of all time ... ~ Chris Jericho

The highest percentage of England's top jobs are filled by graduates from about two different universities. ~ Keira Knightley

Congratulations on turning 60
Now you can wear what you like
No one cares, and more particularly
You're fine telling 'em 'Take a hike' ~ John Walter Bratton

I am one of the graduates of the William Morris famous, famous mail room from the '60s. ~ Irwin Winkler

It's a weird age. They're like, 'Amy, I'm pregnant.' And I still don't know whether to be like, 'Congratulations,' or 'Do you need a ride? ~ Amy Schumer

When someone says 'I'm so disillusioned', I say 'Congratulations! You've lost another illusion.' ~ Parker J. Palmer

College graduates work in every sector of the American economy, and the research engines incubated within our universities generate a wealth of ideas and innovations that have an enormous impact on our lives. ~ Gordon Gee

Congratulations, you have a sense of humor. And to those who didn't: Go stick your head in the mud. ~ Jesse Ventura

'Oh, poor, poor fellow!' said Mrs. Elliot with a remorse that was sincere, though her congratulations would not have been. ~ E. M. Forster

Perhaps the best reason to consider the hard sciences is that, well, one study suggests science, engineering, medicine, and dentistry graduates live longer than arts graduates (or law grads). So whatever money you make you can keep a bit longer. ~ Warren Farrell

This lunch, however, was going nowhere. Li Yong sat across the table running his mouth like a nervous sewing machine, never missing an opportunity for self-congratulations. ~ Michael Ben Zehabe

There is already a generation of European graduates who feel they have been robbed of the better future they were led to expect. They are members of a new class: the precariat. ~ Timothy Garton Ash

If everything appears meaningless then
congratulations to you! You have started on the path. This is the first sign of intelligence, of waking up. ~ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

My congratulations on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution. ~ David Rockefeller

I have been out of drama school for 13 years, so there are 13 years' worth of graduates behind me. ~ Samuel Barnett

Wherefore should I not offer my congratulations? But the very fact of them being Sayyids, those fountains of felicity, demands heartly exertions in support of Islam and their ancestor Muhammad the Lord of Apostles. Let two Kaftans of honor for the two brothers be issued from my wardrobe and let them be sent with two swords, jewel-hilted and provided with pearl mounted belts, let Jamdat-ul-Mulk write much praise and congratulations when sending these presents. ~ Aurangzeb

When will the men do something besides extend congratulations? I would rather have President Roosevelt say one word to Congress infavor of amending the Constitution to give women the suffrage than to praise me endlessly! ~ Susan B. Anthony

Attention, if sudden and close, graduates into surprise; and this into astonishment; and this into stupefied amazement. ~ Charles Darwin

The press exerts the pressure of dissent on officials otherwise inclined to rest content with the congratulations of their retainers. ~ Bill Vaughan

All scientific men will be delighted to extend their warmest congratulations to Tesla and to express their appreciation of his great contributions to science. ~ Ernest Rutherford

If you're reading this ...
Congratulations, you're alive.
If that's not something to smile about,
then I don't know what is. ~ Chad Sugg

If you have a student who graduates from college and they don't have a job, they are now able to stay on their family health plan. ~ Jacob Lew

Allow me to offer my congratulations on the truly admirable skill you have shown in keeping clear of the mark. Not to have hit once in so many trials, argues the most splendid talents for missing. ~ Thomas De Quincey

Is there something inside of you that is favoring peace? Because if there is, then congratulations: you are a human being. You have just reached, and felt, your most fundamental want. ~ Prem Rawat

Congratulations, Congress! 77% disapproval rating! You may be about to become the English language's most offensive C-word. ~ John Oliver

Normally, if someone goes bankrupt, you wipe out the debt and get a fresh start. But that's not permitted with student loans. So the effect is to impoverish many graduates with very high debts. ~ Michael Hudson

Sadie Kane here. If you're listening to this, congratulations, you survived doomsday. ~ Rick Riordan

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement,
Wishing you every happiness in the years ahead.
No lying about your age, more lying around the house
After lying much longer in bed ~ John Walter Bratton

Never rank, rate, or compare coaches, children, concerts, or championships or congratulations. Just enjoy them all. ~ Bill Walton

My mum's name is Marilyn O'Connor. She's here tonight and I would like if you see her for you to congratulate her because she brought up four kids alone and she deserves congratulations for that. ~ Philip Seymour Hoffman

Catholic school graduates exhibit a wide variety of qualities that will not only help them in their careers but also in their family and community lives. ~ Joe Baca

I think in terms of chapters. Every time I finish a movie, it's a chapter. When one of my kids graduates from school, that's a chapter. ~ Steven Spielberg

No Arab country produces graduates who can compete with their East Asian counterparts; the only Muslim country whose graduates meet world standards is Turkey. University graduates throughout the Arab world have miserable prospects. "The average unemployment rate for the age group 15-24 years in the Group of Arab Countries reaches to 30%, compared with an average rate of world 14.4%," according to the Arab Labor Organization. "Problem [sic] of high unemployment rates among the educated graduates from universities and colleges, which reaches to 26.8% in Morocco and 19.3% in Algeria, 17.7 % in Jordan. It was noted that 94% of the unemployed in the Arab Republic of Egypt are in the age group 15-29 years, reflecting a lack of consistency of education plans to the needs of the Labor market."9 ~ David Goldman

It is very common ... to tell graduates: dream and dream big. I say do more than that. When you dream you are in an unconscious state. It ends. You wake up. It's not real. ~ Roger Goodell

Neither were you [born yesterday], unless of course I am wrong, in which case welcome to the world, little baby, and congratulations on learning to read so early in life. ~ Lemony Snicket

Because A Walk To Remember had come out and it had made money and I got a lot of congratulations at that time as it happens out there. ~ Shane West

After my last audition for 'Game of Thrones,' they said, 'Congratulations, princess.' I was like, 'Bye-bye, call centre.' ~ Emilia Clarke

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back. ~ Michael N. Castle

Larry Carlton is an incredibly versatile guitarist who has been a major force for guitar for many years. He is easily recognizable - all you have to do is hear him once and from that point on you'll be a fan, just like me. It gives me great pleasure to extend congratulations to Larry on his 2011 George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations ! ~ George Benson

In 1986, our commencement speaker was George Schultz, secretary of state, fourth in line to the president. You get me-basic cable's second most popular fake newsman. At this rate, the class of 2021 will be addressed by a zoo parrot in a mortar-board that has been trained to say congratulations. ~ Stephen Colbert

If anyone's under a spell, Justina, it's me. Your daughter put one on me five years ago, and I haven't broken free of it yet. Oh, and you'll be delighted to know, we've decided to resume our relationship. Don't bother with congratulations - trust me, your expression is congratulations enough. ~ Jeaniene Frost

The 'Cheetah Generation' refers to the new and angry generation of young African graduates and professionals, who look at African issues and problems from a totally different and unique perspective. ~ George Ayittey

Harder than training for the Olympics, harder than graduating from college, has been to stay a virgin before marriage. ~ Lolo Jones

There are stories - legends, really - of the "steady job." Old-timers gather graduates around the flickering light of a computer monitor and tell stories of how the company used to be, back when a job was for life, not just for the business cycle. ... The graduates snicker. A steady job! They've never heard of such a thing. ~ Max Barry

There is little to compare with the thrill of standing next to the creature in the winner's enclosure avoiding his hooves and receiving the congratulations of the press, your trainer and friends who backed it. What makes the experience so satisfying is that you, the owner, have had absolutely nothing to do with the horse winning. ~ Robert Morley

Congratulations are in order for Woody Allen - he and Soon Yi have a brand new baby daughter. It's all part of Woody's plan to grow his own wives. ~ David Letterman

I have never got on with the quietist movements: they lapse too easily into self-congratulations: I have found the oneness, you have not. I prefer to look outside myself if I possibly can, not inside. Meditation reminds me too forcibly of being made to lie on a mat at nursery school and take an hour's nap. ~ Fay Weldon

Congratulations to Chelsea Clinton. Over the weekend, she gave birth to a baby girl. The baby girl will not confirm or deny whether she's running in 2056. ~ David Letterman

The modern school without systematic lectures turns out many graduates who lack retention. No sooner has the sound of the word left their teacher's lips, the subject has been forgotten. ~ Arturo Alfonso Schomburg

But just because a person goes to Harvard doesn't mean he's balanced when he graduates, and just because a dog knows how to obey doesn't mean he's balanced, either. ~ Cesar Millan

Most executives, many scientists, and almost all business school graduates believe that if you analyze data, this will give you new ideas. Unfortunately, this belief is totally wrong. The mind can only see what it is prepared to see. ~ Edward De Bono

For the first time in history, Congress has 100 women in it. Congratulations. Welcome to modern times, America. It's great having 100 women in Congress. Unless you're in line for the congressional bathroom. ~ Craig Ferguson

So far I've seen the life studies packet used as (1) an umbrella, (2) a makeshift towel, (3) a pillow, and now this. I have never actually seen anyone study with it, which either means that everyone who graduates from Thomas Jefferson will be totally unprepared for life or that certain things can't be learned in bullet-point format. ~ Lauren Oliver

Congratulations to Ohio State, your new college football champions. Coach Urban Meyer may be the greatest football coach of all time. Don't confuse him with New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. That's urban quagmire. ~ David Letterman

When my son said, "I can't stop thinking about girls," I said, "That's not gonna stop. Congratulations. You're in the club. From now until the day you die, one way or another you'll be thinking about girls. ~ Paul Reiser

You know when something feels so good but you're afraid to feel good about it? So you kinda hold back? Everyone says, Congratulations, you must be so happy. And you say something stupid like, I'm just doing what little I can with what little I have. ~ Vin Diesel

Really, the potential for, first of all, any college graduate today is enormously good. These are good times for anyone with a college degree today, particularly African Americans. With a college degree today, you really breach the unemployment rate. ~ Alexis Herman

Congratulations to the Italian people for winning the World Cup ... They won after France's best player got ejected for head butting. That's the closest anyone in a French uniform has come to combat in 60 years ~ Jay Leno

About 1990 there was a huge shakeup in the music industry and the 6 major record companies fired all the music people and hired business graduates to take over the spots. So the music became not as important. What really became important was the bottom line, how much money you could make. ~ Geoff Tate

For the next approximately three years, I have got Nathan to take care of. I know that once he graduates from high school, he will be off doing whatever it is he is going to be doing - probably playing ice hockey. ~ Barbara Mandrell

I told Augustus the broad outline of my miracle: diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer when I was thirteen. (I didn't tell him that the diagnosis came three months after I got my first period. Like: Congratulations! You're a woman. Now die.) ~ John Green

Congratulations?" Martin's expression was like boiling milk.

"Congratulations? I will not permit my sister to marry such a rogue."

"Martin, darling." Juliana said, putting a gentle hand on her husband's arm, "I completely understand your misgivings but I do think we should consider the matter calmly."

"Calmly!" Martin spun around. "I am not calm!"

"I think we all realize that, dearest," Juliana said. ~ Nicola Cornick

Charity is never so lovely as when one has lost consciousness that one is practicing charity. 'You mean I helped you? I was enjoying myself. I was just doing my dance. It helped you, that's wonderful. Congratulations to you. No credit to me. ~ Anthony De Mello

You want to make me the best soldier possible. Go down and look at the standings. Look at the all-time standings. So far you're doing an excellent job with me. Congratulations. Now when are you going to put me up against a good army? ~ Orson Scott Card

Whether we're a preschooler or a young teen, a graduating college senior or a retired person, we human beings all want to know that we're acceptable, that our being alive somehow makes a difference in the lives of others. ~ Fred Rogers