"Put in the work on the days when everything is clicking and you’re in your zone, and just as important, put in the work on the days you feel like you’re not even in the right arena. When you’re consistent, when you bring your best to your practice every day, then you’ll be ready for the big moments."
— Olympic gymnast Simone Biles
“Seek to understand the movements in each other's symphonies because by understanding theirs, you will better understand your own.”
— Undergraduate student speaker Elijah Darden
“Whether your work takes you to an office, a courtroom, a hospital or a classroom, carry these values with you: kindness, even when it’s hard; resilience, even when you feel uncertain; and the deep belief that we are here to lift each other up.”
— Graduate student speaker Kendall Burks
“Your principles matter most when you’re tested. Your character is revealed not when leadership is easy, but when it demands sacrifice.”
— Chancellor Andrew D. Martin
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