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Commencement speeches come but once a year, and many get lost to the history of tired cliches.But the best ones stay far away from these stale platitudes, turning an old idea on its head or conjuring a brand-new thought to inspire and challenge its audience.
This year's speeches have seen no shortage of wise words, delivered by actors, philanthropists, and journalists. Here are some of the best so far.