10 Short and Sweet Quotes to Write on Your Graduation Cap

Make sure your graduation cap stands out!

It can be hard to distinguish yourself among dozens of your similarly dressed peers on grad day, which is why you should adorn your cap with a cute or poignant quote that either reflects on your time in high school or looks forward to everything that's to come.

Scroll down for a list of short and sweet quotes to write on your graduation cap!

For fans of The Office:

"You guys, I'm like really smart now. You don't even know."

-Kelly Kapoor, The Office

 

If you want to set the tone for your future:

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

-Eleanor Roosevelt

 

If you want to show off your funny side:

"What, like it's hard?"

-Elle Woods, Legally Blonde


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If you're looking for something a tad inspirational:

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."

-E.E. Cummings

 

If you want to show appreciation for your friends and family:

"I'm standing here today because you helped me find my way."

-Unknown

 

If you're ready to go after your dreams:

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

-John Lennon, "Imagine"


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For something punny:

"Now hotter by one degree."

-Unknown

 

For Friends fans:

"The one where they graduate."

-Unknown

 

If you really want to keep it short and sweet:

"The best is yet to come."

-Unknown


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For Mean Girls fans:

"Get in loser, we're graduating."

-Unknown

 

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