College of Notre Dame of Maryland

"There will be those who tell you it is all right to cut corners, that the end justifies the means. Remind them of what Gandhi said: "The end reflects the means.” Remember the honor code that you lived under here. It is a good guide for the rest of your life because it is rooted in the values that are and will remain the great strength of this country.

Young people today find themselves under enormous pressure to be successful, but that is the wrong game plan. Pursue those things that interest and excite you. Strive for excellence rather than success. If you achieve that, success will usually follow."