Mount Holyoke College

"There are still a lot of unwritten chapters in the global history of women and of humanity, for humanity itself awaits the realization of its full potential for as long as women are not in charge of their own destiny. But here in this great democracy you are in charge of your destiny. You dwell in real possibility, and there are obstacles to a fair, just and free world that need the collective efforts of principled men and women. There is an Irish saying that 'two shortens the journey.' A bird flying on two wings has a better chance of getting somewhere than a bird flying on one. Though you may not yet see it with crystal clarity, the truth is there are so many new places the world needs you to go and good, humanly-uplifting things that will not be done unless you do them."