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Wight, Randall D.

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Ouachita Baptist UniversityScholarly Commons @ OuachitaPresentations and Lectures Faculty Publications5-14-2013Remarks to the Ceremony of AchievementRandall D. WightOuachita Baptist UniversityFollow this and additional works at: https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/lectureThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Faculty Publications at Scholarly Commons @ Ouachita. It has been accepted forinclusion in Presentations and Lectures by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons @ Ouachita. For more information, please contactmortensona@obu.edu.Recommended CitationWight, R. D. (2013, May 14). Remarks to the Ceremony of Achievement. Address presented at Dardanelle High School, Dardanelle,AR.1. Often mistakenly attributed to Groucho Marx; more likely computer scientist Anthony G. Oettinger.2. Anthony Grayling. Remarks to the Ceremony of Achievement Randall D. WightDardanelle High School May 14, 2013Dardanelle, ArkansasWhere does Time go? Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.  It seems like only1yesterday that a different generation walked these hallowed halls trying to avoid the bananapeals of young adulthood. Principal Lawrence, esteemed faculty and staff, diligent school board, beloved friends andfamily, and all who support and encourage Dardanelle High School: Thank you forremembering past generations who call this great institution home, and thank you for yourcontinued investment in the lives of students who will one day call DHS home. Students, especially the class of 2013, congratulations on your many achievements. Savorthese moments. As you move forward, make time, patience, and planning your allies. Haste, impulsiveness, andinattention to strategic goals leave you vulnerable to other people's imprisoning agendas.Chart your own course. Remember also that sweet smiles and good intentions alone produce neither clarity of thoughtnor sustained inner satisfaction. Hard work, patience, and planning are Time's favored travelingcompanions. Chart your own course.Be resilient. Cultivate curiosity. Practice kindness. “Love well, and be courageous.”2Where does Time go? It goes where you direct planning, patience, hard work—or it dissipatesinto dissatisfaction and regret. Choose wisely, savor your moments, watch out for bananapeals, and enjoy every minute. Thank you.

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