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Short Funny and Inspiring Happy Graduation Messages to Say Congratulations

Graduation is a huge milestone and worth a celebration, which is why we have put together a list of all the best graduation messages for your next post. And if you’re looking for short graduation quotes for messages, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

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Happy Graduation Messages

Today is only the first of many amazing moments, and I know life has many more in store for you.

Remember, if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.

We wish you an abundance of health, wealth, and happiness.

Chasing a dream requires efforts, passion and hard work. You are now in the half way. Keep up your good work and continue to strive. Congratulations!

All that work for a piece of paper?

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It is truly remarkable how much individuals can achieve with the assistance of Google and Wikipedia. These powerful tools provide a wealth of knowledge and support, enabling people to reach new heights.

What an impressive achievement!

And the hard work starts …. now!

Congratulations on meeting the minimum job requirement!

Believe in yourself, and great things will happen. You’re capable of anything.

Congratulations Graduate. You’ve worked hard to achieve your goals and now you’re on your way to seek new vistas, dream new dreams, embark on who you are, embrace life with passion and keep reaching for your star. Go for it!

It must be a very proud moment for you. All of the hard work you have put in has paid off. Congratulations Grad. Your reward lies ahead. Have a successful future.

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Con-GRAD-ulations!

I always knew you would barely graduate, well done!

Chasing a dream requires hard work, passion, and many sacrifices. We can’t wait to see you accomplish everything your heart desires.

Congrats! Keep making us proud. We know that you’re just getting started!

The road ahead will have its share of obstacles, but you’re incredibly ambitious and strong enough to overcome anything that comes your way.

May your cherished college memories outlive the burden of student loans.

Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you criticize, wait. And, before you quit, try.

We knew you could do it! Congrats!

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Congratulations on becoming a grad! The world doesn’t know what’s coming for it.

Nothing can stop you now. You have a ticket to your dreams come true. Congrats. You worked your butt off, now shake your booty for some fun. Congrats on your graduation.

Now that you’ve graduated, what are you going to do with all those sticky notes now?

Congratulations! This is only just the beginning. You’re a star in the making!

Congrats! May your future be as bright as your smile!

Did you pay your teachers for your diploma? C’mon, you can tell me!

Graduation isn’t the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one.

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Congratulations on your well-deserved success.

You are an achiever. You have made us all proud; keep up the good work. Congratulations on graduation.

Sending you warm congratulations on your graduation! You deserve all the happiness.

Congratulations on graduating! This is just the beginning; you are a star in the making. Shine on.

Never stop believing in yourself. You’ve already proven that nothing can stand in your way when it comes to accomplishing your dreams.

Nothing can stop you now. Your next adventure awaits, and we’re excited to see where it leads you.

Wishing you a future filled with endless possibilities. Reach for the stars!

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Congratulations! We are so proud of you.

This is just the beginning of an amazing chapter. Congratulations!

It’s a miracle you reached this milestone after all the goofing off you did. Good job, sport!

Congratulations, you make me so proud!

May all your dreams and wishes come true. Congratulations on this special day!

Never stop growing, exploring, learning, and challenging yourself.

As you cherish the fruits of your hard work, I wish that success keeps following you in everything that you do. Today and always… Congratulations and Happy Graduation.

I guess barely getting by pays off. Cheers to you!

Congratulations! No one deserves this more.

I’m afraid I’ve lost a bet. You, on the other hand, have successfully graduated.

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Cap. Gown. It’s going down. Congrats!

Congratulations on your big day! Know without a doubt that you were made for great things.

Be bold, be courageous, be your best.

Sure, there’s no more pencils, no more books. But there’s also no more fun.

Life is full of surprises. Take them in stride and never lose sight of your goals.

Remain humble, work hard, and it will pay off.

Your big day is finally here. Relish your accomplishment and cherish the memories.

Wishing you nothing but the best as you embark on this new journey.

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This calls for celebrating! Congratulations!

My deepest condolences on the end of your college life.

This is just the beginning of your amazing journey. Can’t wait to see where you go next.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off.

Success doesn’t always come easy. Remember to always do your best no matter what.

Go into the world and do well, but more importantly, go into the world and do good.

You’ll continue to soar as long as you stay true to yourself.

Your ambition is so inspiring! Congrats!

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Now that you’ve graduated, does that mean all your partying days are behind you? We sure hope so!

Congratulations on your graduation! Education is the key that unlocks your potential, and the diploma adds a little extra something too.

Never chase other people’s dreams. You’re unique and so are your aspirations.

So proud of the incredible person you’ve become. Your potential is limitless.

Here’s to your next adventure. May it be as awesome as you.

Seeing you walk across the stage brings me to tears, but I couldn’t be happier. Congratulations.

You’re on your way to seek new vistas, dream new dreams, and embark on who you are. Remember to embrace life with passion and keep reaching for the stars.

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There’s nothing you can’t do if you put your mind to it. Hats off to you!

Challenges and setbacks are a part of life. Learn how to manage your reactions to difficult situations and you’ll be unstoppable.

Cheers to all our late-night study sessions. Clearly, those all-nighters paid off!

You’ve inspired us all with your determination. So excited to see what you achieve.

There are no shortcuts to true success. Keep working hard and the rest will follow!

The tassel was worth the hassle! You did it!

Woo hoo! Good for you! Congrats!

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I remember when you were finger painting, now you’re graduating! You’re all grown up now.

I can’t believe you’re ready for this next phase of life. I’m confident that you’re prepared to tackle whatever lies ahead.

You’ve blossomed into an amazing person. So proud of everything you’ve accomplished.

I regret to inform you, but that was the simplest aspect of your adult life.

Be curious and bold as you forge through life, and you’ll never go wrong.

There was never a doubt that you wouldn’t become the super successful person you are today! Congrats!

You continue to inspire us every day. Congratulations!

Major snaps and claps on your graduation.

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You did it! Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment.

Why did the recent graduate journey across the road? To return to the embrace of her parents’ home.

May your feet always take you where your heart wants to go.

I believe you can fly! The sky is your limit. Spread out your wings and soar high. Congratulations and best wishes.

Caps off to you, graduate!

Cheers to bidding farewell to the era of consuming Top Ramen!

Who did you hire to take all of your tests? They should be the ones walking across the stage. Oh well, I guess you paid extra to do the walking.

Congrats on getting through the easiest part of life.

This milestone is just a stepping stone for more successes to come!

Congrats! It’s time to move out.

Enjoy your special day because you’ve earned it! Congratulations.

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Congrats! Welcome to the real world. Trust me, it’s not what you think.

Good luck on your new beginnings!

Stay focused and you can achieve anything. You’re already a shining example. Congrats!

Your hard work definitely paid off. Congrats.

Start each day believing in yourself and watch the magic happen.

Hard work? Check! Diploma? Check! Making some money? Check, check, check!

Wishing you all the best on your graduation day.

I lost a bet. You graduated.

Sending you good vibes and positive energy for your post-graduation life.

Your future is as bright as your smile. Congratulations, graduate!

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We’re just as shocked as you that this day has come.

Congrats, you did it!

Congratulations to ChatGPT for graduating. After all – it did all the hard work!

You were always good at surprises! Graduating is your best one yet.

Congratulations! Your future shines brighter than the sun in August.

Congratulations, have fun dressing up in a gown and silly hat!

Congratulations! Don’t think of this as an ending, but rather, an exciting beginning.

You’re destined for success. Nothing can stand in your way!

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Inspirational Graduation Quotes, Funny Graduation Captions, Senior Quotes, Inspirational Teacher Quotes, Prom Captions and Good Luck Quotes.

Happy Graduation Quotes for Messages

“Success is not the absence of failure; it’s the persistence through failure.” — Aisha Tyler

“Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.” ― Omar N. Bradley

“A star is a rock that never gave up on its dream to rise.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” — Robert H. Schuller

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’” ― Audrey Hepburn

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“Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.” ― W.P. Kinsella

“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron

“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” — Estée Lauder

“The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.” — Les Brown

“Through discipline comes freedom.” — Aristotle

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” — Norman Vincent Peale

“What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?” — Eleanor Roosevelt

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“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” ― John D. Rockefeller

“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” — Alfred Mercier

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

“You’re only given a little spark of madness, you mustn’t lose it.” — Robin Williams

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

“A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.” — Joyce Meyer

“Success is loving life and daring to live it.” ― Maya Angelou

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” — Carol Burnett

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“Passion first and everything will fall into place.” — Holly Holm

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela

“You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” — Oprah Winfrey

“Your education has prepared you for what lies ahead.” — Conan O’Brien

“Be the best of whatever you are.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” — Steve Martin

“You get whatever accomplishment you are willing to declare.” ― Georgia O’Keeffe

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” — Audrey Hepburn

“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” — Frank Zappa

“The beginning is always today.” — Mary Shelley

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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” ― Robert Collier

“Forever is composed of nows.” — Emily Dickinson

“Am I good enough? Yes, I am.” ― Michelle Obama

“Do not take life too seriously — you will never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch

“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” — Theodore Roosevelt

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” — Tony Robbins

“You change the world by being yourself.” — Yoko Ono

“I scorched the earth with my talent and I let my light shine.” — André Leon Talley

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” — Mark Twain

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“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” — Malala Yousafzai

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.” — Nelson Mandela

“Life loves to be taken by the lapel and be told, ‘I am with you kid. Let’s go!’” Maya Angelou

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” — Helen Keller

“Accept no one’s definition of your life. Define yourself.” ― Harvey Fierstein

So that is it for our list of Graduation Messages and Quotes. We hope you found the perfect one!

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About the Author

Laynni Locke

I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.

And it doesn’t matter if you are travelling, celebrating a special occasion or just appreciating day-to-day life, when you take that perfect photo you are going to need the perfect caption or quote before you share it. Which is why we started Routinely Shares, providing comprehensive lists of quotes and captions to cover every occasion, adventure or loved one.

With extensive experience as a travel writer, social media specialist and grant writer, I have made it my mission to curate the best and easiest to use lists for your next post.

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