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AT THE DEDICATION OF THE COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK May 14, 1908 Mr. Clemens wore his gown as Doctor of Laws, Oxford University. Ambassador Bryce and Mr. Choate had made the formal addresses. How difficult indeed, is the higher education. Mr. Choate needs a little of it. He is not only short as a statistician of New York, but he is off, far off, in his mathematics. The four thousand citizens of Greater New York, indeed! But I don't think it was wise or judicious on the part of Mr. Choate to show this higher education he has obtained. He sat in the lap of that great education (I was there at the time), and see the result-the lamentable result. Maybe if he had had a sandwich here to sustain him the result would not have been so serious. For seventy-two years I have been striving to acquire that higher education which stands for modesty and diffidence, and it doesn't work. And then look at Ambassador Bryce, who referred to his alma mater, Oxford. He might just as well have included me. Well, I am a later production. If I am the latest graduate, I really and sincerely hope I am not the final flower of its seven centuries; I hope it may go on for seven ages longer. ******************************************************** Are you seeking an Inspirational, Motivational, Humorous Keynote Business Speaker who will Energize, Entertain and Educate your audience? Chicago based Keynote Speaker Irishman Conor Cunneen, keynotes on Branding, Marketing, Leadership and Motivation issues. Conor has been referenced as “James Joyce meets Tom Peters” providing Substance with Humor in all his presentations and Keynotes. Phone Conor Cunneen at 630 718 1643 for further information.
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