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Robert Orben

A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success.

Robert Orben

Graduation

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The quote points out the irony that graduation ceremonies emphasize conformity through uniform clothing while the speaker encourages students to be unique. It highlights the contradiction between the outward sameness of the event and the message about standing out to achieve success.

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