author, brad meltzer, class of ’92, gives the commencement speech at his son’s graduation
“My son hadn’t had a proper graduation since middle school. Here’s my commencement address at the University of Michigan, written for him & Class of 2024, “
And here is the last line: “The world needs more empathy, more humility, and certainly more decency. If you really want to shock the world, unleash your kindness.” – Brad Meltzer
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*Brad Meltzer is an American novelist, non-fiction writer, TV show creator, and comic book author. His novels touch on the political thriller, legal thriller and conspiracy fiction genres, while he has also written superhero fiction for DC Comics and a series of short biographies of prominent people for young readers.
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source credit: Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
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Kindness is the key. Brad got that right!
Best wishes, Pete.
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absolutely
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An excellent last line.
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He understands what’s important
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Such a great quote and so very true.
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yes –
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That’s spot on. If people listen to him, the world would be a much better place
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I so agree
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Brad Meltzer must have led a hard life. He’s in the class of 92. I’m in the class of 76 and I don’t look as old as he does.
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😊
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Unleash your kindness!
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Right!
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My kindness isn’t on a leash. But facts are facts that dude looks beat up. Maybe you can send him a cake.
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The world needs more kindness!!! Memorable event! My one grandson didn’t have much of a H.S. grad party (A drive by celebration).
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Can never have too much. It was hard for all those kids who graduated during the Covid era. They lost something special during that time.
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Congratulations to Brad Meltzer, his son, and kindness for the world, Beth.
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Yes!
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sadly, the entire nation (or world) wasn’t listening… but likely they wouldn’t be listening which is how we got here. doing my part and opening my ears, eyes, and heart. peace.
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What a great concept.
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Those are my goals too!
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The world certainly needs kindness, humility and decency! Yes! I quite agree!
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This charge is a sharp and welcomed contrast to Harrison Butker’s recent arrogant commencement speech.
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💕
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“Unleash your kindness.” Love it!
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A great message for a confused world
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It needs to be heard
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Yay Brad Meltzer! Spreading the kindness and keeping it real!
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Such a great mission
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What an exciting day for both father and son!
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I’m sure it was
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Here’s wishing we all graduate…towards unleashing our kindness daily. 😊
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Yes, that would be lovely
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That last line should be printed everywhere!
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I so agree
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That last line says it all. Yes, yes, YES! Thank you for sharing this, Beth.
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My pleasure
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LOVE, love, love! 🥰
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❤️
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This one sentence is so compelling that it gave me shivers. I can only imagine its effect at the end of the speech.
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Powerful
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what terrific advice; would that we would take notice
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Excellent closing remark for everyone. Great send off.
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“The world needs more empathy, more humility, and certainly more decency. If you really want to shock the world, unleash your kindness.” Drop the mic and walk off after that one.
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Oh. Kindness is amazing and heartwarming
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It never fails
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Wonderful wonderful wonderful! 🌞
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<3
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Hear, hear!
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<3
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Unleash your kindness before someone tries to tax it.
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I believe there is an itemized deduction for that, but only if you have a kind tax preparer
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I am always looking for that kind of tax preparer!
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A powerful quote, Beth! All the world needs is more kindness. So simple, and yet, so unnecessarily complicated.
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right!
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