Make Graduation Season Memorable With These Inspirational Quotes

Now that graduation season is here, high school and college graduates are going out into the world on their own. While this is an exciting time for most graduates, it also often comes with feelings of uncertainty and doubt. As the parent, grandparent, or mentor of a graduate, you hope that you've done your part in preparing them for what comes next. But even though they're preparing to graduate, they could use some inspiring words on their special day.

Whether you're writing a card for a graduate or you're getting ready to graduate yourself, these inspirational quotes are the perfect way to celebrate any student this graduation season.

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."

Many students graduate from high school or college with big dreams – but dreaming big can be scary too. This quote is a great reminder that even if you aim too high, you'll still get far.

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Dreams are more than just goals we have. They're part of what makes us who we are. Eleanor Roosevelt reminds us with this quote that our dreams are beautiful and that you should keep them in mind as you plan for the future.

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

Whether a student is going off to college or starting their first real job, this new season of life may be uncomfortable. However, the best things in life are often uncomfortable at first, but you have to push past the uncertainty to get to the other side.

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."

Graduating from high school or college can truly make a student feel like their dreams are possible. Part of achieving your dreams is moving forward with confidence, trusting in yourself and your abilities.

"Life loves to be taken by the lapel and be told, 'I am with you, kid. Let's go!'"

Those who make it far in life often take charge. They don't simply wait around for something to happen to them. Instead, as Maya Angelou suggests, they take life by the lapel and push it in the direction they want to go.

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."

There are plenty of people out there who claim to have all the secrets to success. But Colin Powell put it so clearly when he said that it takes preparation, hard work, and failure. Learning from our failures is the hardest part, but it's a necessary part of growing.

"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education."

No matter what's ahead for you or the graduate you're celebrating, Mark Twain's quote is a reminder that formal schooling isn't the only way to learn. Our education should continue for the rest of our lives whether we get a college degree or not.