A collection of over 250 inspiring quotes and advice for graduates as they embark on a new journey, from famous commencement speakers and iconic thinkers.

**“When [your graduate needs] some encouragement, they can flip through the pages of this book for practical advice from some of the greats, including Maya Angelou and Jerry Seinfeld. Personalize their copy by writing an inspiring message on the inside cover.” —*Yahoo!,***Best Graduation Gifts for 2025

OK, World, Here I Come! is an invaluable book for graduates as they launch into the next chapter of life. Organized by themes such as Self-Care, Success & Failure, Work Ethic, and more, each quote is carefully selected to evoke confidence, motivation, and encouragement for the reader.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”—MAYA ANGELOU

“Do not lose your sense of humor. You can have no idea at this point in your life how much you are going to need it to get through…. Humor is the most powerful, most survival-essential quality you will ever have or need to navigate through the human experience.”—JERRY SEINFELD [Duke 2024]

“Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope. You will fill yourself with hope.”—BARACK OBAMA

“Do what you have to do that allows the most space for what you want to do.” —LIN MANUEL-MIRANDA [Hunter College 2023]

“There is no stronger motivation than knowing that when you’re not practicing, someone else is.”—MICHELLE KWAN

“The mind is like tofu. It tastes like whatever you marinate it in.” —Sylvia Boorstein

“I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.” —Derek Jeter

“For the most important decisions of your life, trust your intuition and then work with everything you have to prove it right.” —Tim Cook

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” —Dolly Parton