““The death of all great brands in sports, retail and fashion lies in the notion of stagnation. If you’re standing still, you’re moving backwards. And if you don’t have the courage and ability to disrupt yourselves, then you ultimately will become disrupted by the competition.””
Chris Davis ’04
Brand president and chief marketing officer at New Balance
““You are the architect of your life, not your instructors, not even your parents. Whatever you want to build, you can build, but you have to take into consideration what you’re aiming for … and let that be the thing you work toward every day.” ”
Dwight Davis
Businessman, civic leader and former NBA player
““The world of the future will very much depend on how this war [in Ukraine] ends.… What is happening today … in that far away part of the world will influence all of us for at least a generation to come. It matters who wins and who loses in this war, and it’s very important to be on the side of good and on the side of light.””
Serhii Plokhii
Professor and director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University
“"Our purpose really is to understand where we come from and to share that understanding with others. Sharing helps us connect, and it leads to a life of joy and purpose. So think about what story you can tell, and tell it.”
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Anna Richardson White '98
Founder/CEO of Kentcali and documentary producer
“"Imagine if we were to define success as people’s ability to successfully regulate their own emotions and to help others to regulate theirs. Imagine if success was showing compassion, being nonjudgmental, being a good listener. What might be different?””
Marc Brackett
Professor at Yale and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
“"Art is a hard way to make a living in the world, they say. But if you meet the criteria for getting a job done on time and you give it your best and enjoy it — it’s been a very fulfilling ride for me.” ”
Noelle Giddings
Painter, illustrator and comic book artist
