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" The college graduate is presented with a sheepskin to cover his intellectual nakedness. "
Robert M. Hutchins
Graduation
College
Intellectual
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" I have a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old, and think I missed a recital and a graduation, and they were like 'It's OK mommy, we'll take pictures.' It was my upset, though... they were just fine! I just give them a kiss and a hug and let them know that I love them every day. "
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