We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about. Man that pretty much sums up our world today.

“…Don’t, think about having, think about becoming…” well said!

"not enough of life makes sense for you to be able to survive it without humour". Incredible.

The fact he just preached instead of reading off of a paper is amazing. 100 percent real.

"Humor is the most powerful, most survival essential quality you will ever have or need to navigate through the human experience."

Can’t believe Jerry is 70.

no looking down at a script no teleprompter this is from the heart

Jerry was, is, and will always be, one of the best! In time, those kids will come to realize how lucky they were to have been a part of this.

I learnt something today “don’t lose your humour”. Great reminder.

"We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about" ... everyone should hear this !

I was there. Thank you, Jerry. We saw our goddaughter graduate with her masters. Your speech was very funny, yet so point on. :)

My life has taken many twists and turns. I wanted to work in radio and now I enforce laws. I love my job, my wife, my dogs and our first home. So much can change in life. Just keep going. Great speech Jerry.

I was one of the students there. Glad that I wasn't lazy enough to skip this or foolish enough to walk out on this amazing speech!

I like what Jerry says about enjoying the little things. Makes me feel a lot better about enjoying my coffees, my waterman pens, my hobonichi diaries, and my Diesel jeans. If you are happy with the little things, the energy transmits to other areas of life creating a positive flywheel effect.

This video came in my feed and being the Jerry fan that I am, I clicked on it. I love speeches made by comedians, especially him. 3-4 minutes into the video I realised I'm sitting on my bed in my dorm room and this is my last day of college. It is! I'm going to pack my bags after this. A cab is going to drop me off 220 km away tomorrow afternoon. This is my last day of college, night rather, I realised, and I listened to the rest of the speech with that realisation. I spent this day being jealous, regretful, and fixing problems with my phone at a shop, and attempting to return this booklet I had, at which I failed btw. I listened to this after eating. I just thought it was beautiful.

When you hear truth spoken, it just resonates. This speech totally resonated with me. Very grateful for Jerry's 70 years of wisdom distilled into that talk.

"Most things do not work." Truer words were never spoken.

I love Jerry Seinfeld. He's generous with this speech. I wish I met someone giving me this speech when I graduated. He's talking about values here which I wished I had in my 20s.❤❤❤

That is the best commencement speech I've ever heard!! Well Done JS.

Amen, Jerry Seinfeld. Whatever you think is cool, is cool. Just go for whatever you think is cool.

Congrats to Duke! You made an excellent decision to have Jerry give the commencement address.

"Hey kids, what's the deal with homework? You're not working on your home!" -Jerry Seinfeld

Great comedian, great school. I appreciate the media bringing this to my attention. I would have missed it. I can't believe Jerry is 70. He is doing something right. One of the best speeches I have heard.

Loved the part about not losing your sense of humor. So many people are losing their sense of humor now and are so highly sensitive. Great speech! Good advice. Nobody ever regrets laughing too much.

One of the best speeches EVER !!!! I'm old and he is 100% correct on all points :)

Awesome. Brilliant. Insightful. Wise. Genius. We need more speeches like this at colleges and universities.

People trashed this kind of talk ? He did great. Good speech. He told the truth!

LOVE JERRY! He is entertaining and he appreciates his gift. I hope those kids go back and watch this several times. You have to laugh to get through life. My parents always laughed. My mother taught us to laugh at ourselves. My dad taught us that we control our moods. Thank you, mom and dad!!

Anyone who has watched Seinfeld extras he talks the same points in his extras interview, JS THE GOAT

“We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about.” = perfect description of our culture today.

As a retired scientist, the experience I enjoyed during my higher education challenged me to think for myself. Today? Our universities and colleges have become the bastion of professional students that never grew up and instead surround themselves with likeminded academics who do NOT foster independent thinking, but rather dependent thinking. They live in a bubble they created, not understanding the true meaning of life. Unfortunately, we have a generation of narcissistic people who champion any and every "cause" in an effort to validate their own existence. I was so relieved when my children graduated and left the college campus. Instead of being smothered by all knowing "professors" they could finally experience real life, not the utopian ideal society created by fallible people. Think for yourself. Do NOT follow the mob. There are two sides to every coin. Open your mind.......it is a terrible thing to waste.

So many gems here ... Most of all, "Do not lose your sense of humor ... You have no idea at this point in your life how much you're going to need it to get through." 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I can hear his mother now: "How could anyone not like him?"

The Warren Buffett of stand-up comedy … It all makes so much sense when he says it.

Great speech! You gotta love Jerry!! Congratulations to Duke grads.

His comments about Bee Movie had me cracking up. The whole speech was a banger. I had no idea what to do with my career when I graduated from Clemson. My degree opened doors but I don't use it for my current job. I might not be passionate about what I do, but it is fascinating stuff and I work with a great team of people. That's the end goal.

I love Seinfeld ! He looks amazing - he is 70 but if I didn’t know who he was I would guess early 50s - he seems so much younger.

It would have been classic if kramer walked on stage looking lost.

What an incredible message to give to a graduating class. A sense of humor is everything. Great speech.

Congratulations Class of 2024!

Jerry Seinfeld is an absolute genius. You can tell he put a lot of work into this speech. PERFECT!!!! I wish I saw it live.

I feel like I just got more value than I would have gotten out of a degree at Duke. Thanks for sharing this gem publicly!

Thanks Jerry, from a Duke Grad, class of ‘59

What a GENIUS! He put work , heart , comedy and wisdom! What a privilege!

In my 50s, but this speech still rings true as if I were still in my 20s. The world is always going to be insane and you gotta have a sense of humor. And he's so right, fascination is WAY MORE USEFUL than passion. Too many people are passionate these days and they have little appreciation for anything. To be fascinated by something is to have a deep appreciation for it. And to appreciate something, you must be grateful for it. Gratitude is the way to happiness. And it really is the smallest of things that make it all worthwhile.

As a Harvard and MIT grad, who worked as a rocket scientist for 3 years, I now live in the jungle building modern mud homes! You truly don't know where life will take you. Being open to change, and working hard no matter what, is the way to really enjoy life

I really like the point about falling in love with things. Makes me remember to be thankful & appreciate each moment.

This is a nice lesson on life speech. This is something many should listen to, both young and old. I am just right behind Seinfeld in age, and can relate one hundred percent to everything he said. Brilliant!

As a Duke Dad 2014 myself, my tears keep flowing 😂😂. Congrats Duke 2024 boys and girls !

that speech was GOLD, jerry! GOLD!

Jerry has just demonstrated he’s worth every penny he has. This speech is just brilliant for today’s world.

At 59, I still managed to get a lot from this speech. He's really something.

I watched this because I love Jerry Seinfeld, but have now sent it to all of my friends and to my children because it's also profound, and kind of moving. Thank you, Jerry, for sharing your humor and wisdom, especially in the face of ridiculous behavior from a few well-intentioned but misguided people. Their loss for missing it. This made my day.

He’s a flipping genius, I’ve been falling in love all day, thanks JS

I found myself laughing, reflecting, and worrying throughout his speech. His jokes landed with me, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud. The lightheartedness of his humor was just what I needed. His words made me think about what kind of society that we live in where everything seems so serious. I can't even get an ice-cream with my family without posters plastered everywhere denouncing political problems a world away. And finally, I worry that the algorithms that dictate what we see online, work only to divide us over issues we cannot or don't understand. I think Jerry is right, we shouldn't lose our humor. Our world is messy, and we can either lay down and cry, or start laughing and build a better world for our children. Thanks, Mr. Seinfeld, for taking a considerable risk and giving a commencement speech in what some would consider a "hostile work environment". And finally, Congratulations, class of 2024! Welcome to the workforce--I'll be the one bringing you the coffee.

Congratulations, Mr Seinfeld. Well deserved. I still watch your show often. Your three points are so important and invaluable at any age. Good luck to the Duke graduates.

Humor will be your stainless cup of water on the brutal hike of life ♥️

BRILLIANT. As a 53 year old- I hope this lands for the younger generation. Thank you Duke and Jerry! 🎤🔥❤

How beautiful to hear Seinfeld Minutia expand into a life-path of joy in the journey, in the details, and in engagement with life. ❤❤❤

LOL ... I totally lost it when Jerry said "Thank you for the phony degree" ..... Although I'm sure he meant well about receiving the doctorate !!

"You just can't do it..." Hahahaha

What's the difference between school and life? In school, we're given a lesson, and then a test. And in life, we're given a test, that teaches us a lesson.

When Jerry said "What a crowd !", I remembered the late Rodney Dangerfield, bless his soul.

Gotta love Jerry - that's gold, Jerry, gold!!

WOW man, just WOW. At the beginning I thought. Seinfeld? and now, oh yeah, Seinfeld. HE GOT IT! I got as emotional as I did with Steve Jobs's speech, Jerry's speech was so profound, unbelievable. This one was THE BEST: "We’re embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of things we should be embarrassed about." 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Here: A 57 year old man who is graduating tomorrow. My hat off to Seinfeld, no teleprompter, no script, JUST HEART. P.S. I've always loved J. Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld will always be the G.O.A.T.! Live long and prosper.. I wish you the best dude..

Great speech! I'm 48 and I got some good things out of that. Notably the importance of figuring out the coolest job and doing that. So true.

One of the best speeches I've ever heard

Definitely one of the best commencement addresses I’ve seen.

I'm glad I avoided all the headlines and videos about this and just watched it. Very good, and overall entertaining for a commencement address! I like the part about being proud of your degree. I've seen a lot of people with good degrees tell people about it with some level of shame. Some degrees are extremely hard, require countless sleepless nights of studying, and deserve respect. If someone has put in the work, whatever it may be, they shouldn't have to ashamed just because there might be some level of privilege in the equation. You have to work with what you're given, and handicapping yourself helps no one.

I love Jerry's slow metamorphosis from silly goose to father figure

One of the best I've heard. Don't loose your ability to laugh at yourself and others.

Love you Jerry. Wonderful, heartfelt and fun loving speech. Love you Duke graduates of ‘24!!! You’re great and the greatest future of this country!!!! Thanks to Tim Ferriss who directed us followers to Jerry giving his commencement speech at Duke. Congrats Jerry and Congrats to Graduates of 2024!❤️💐🌻🌷⭐️💥

The students are thinking to themselves " this is the guy who did the voice of the animated bee from when I was a kid".

I may not be one of those students however that speech gave this 77yo hope for our future. Awesome job Seinfeld. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Talk about wisdom bombs. This is one of the best speeches I've ever heard. Even though aimed towards youth, I think it applies to all ages. Thank you, Jerry!

"Focus on becoming. . .BEES! I LOVE BEES!" --Jerry Seinfeld

Wow. Just amazing ! Jerry true to form, excellent and lovable. Good choice, DUKE.

What a privilege to hear Jerry Seinfeld speaks during graduation. Wise words!

Great speech. I love it and I have rewatched it several times. Just perfect balance of humor and heartfelt wisdoms.

Great experience! I enjoyed it! My daughter was a graduate there. I am a proud mom!

"We are embarrassed about things we should be proud of and proud of the things we should be embarrassed about." That got quite a cheer from the crowd.

What an awesome speech! So much wisdom here. Jerry is the 🐐

Fantastic Jerry. Don't EVER lose your sense of humor = words to live by

Thank you very much for share this ceremony. Congratulations for all the Duke students! Sienfeld is the best!

What a lovely speech. Thank you, Jerry.

Facts. This road ahead is long and challenging, and laughter is the one medics we all need more of in this world. I'd heard folks up and left Jerry's graduation speech, which is truly embarrassing and shameful, but the man speaks truth here. May God bless our world and help everyone find their way back to some place of human decency. Thanks, Jerry!

Thank you Jerry, for making me laugh at myself and the world.

Those that walked out missed a gem of a speech. The wisdom of a life lived well is priceless!

Great speech - balance of humor and wisdom. Glad most of the audience stayed and listened respectfully. Duke > Harvard in this regard.

Thank you Jerry! Grew up watching your shows in the 90's not always understanding but now as an adult, i get it...Humor - "it's your stanely cup water bottle on the brutal long hike of life."

I graduated from Duke University 25 years ago. Congratulations, Graduates of every type! Thank you, Mr. Seinfeld, for your speak and its availability on youtube! I very much appreciate your advice even more 25 years after graduation! (Cokie Robert's was our 1999 speaker but I don't remember a single thing she said. All I have is my wife's remembrance of Cokie's unfunny anti-men rant and my memory of sitting on the football field in the hot sun on May 16, 1999.)

What an honor to have Jerry Seinfeld at your graduation speech. He's still making good jokes and good points.

I really enjoyed this. Thanks Jerry!

As a 2021, mask-wearing, no-family-allowed-to-the-ceremony graduate of Duke, I am so glad these students had such a wonderful graduation experience! What a speaker choice! ❤ I know our '21 class couldn't control what we experienced, but, Duke, if you ever offer a do-over ceremony, I'll be there. Congratulations everyone! 💙😈

This guy is a pure GENIUS.

One of the most interesting parts of life is how it will surprise you. Spent my whole life feeling confused and unfulfilled, square peg in a round hole. Feeling like I almost got it right, but was never quite the right fit. 28 now and finally feel like I've found my rhythm. Trust yourself and keep your humor. Amazing speech

Comedy, real comedy, is the most liberal and progressive entertainment on earth. Rodney, Norm, Dave Chappelle, Redd, Rickles, Carlin. Intelligent and badass!!!

My daughter graduated today from Duke and I thought he did a very good talk.....humor mixed with seriousness.

I have couple kids in high school and junior high school. I'm going to collect the amazing commencement speeches that I wish I had when I was graduating and give them to my kids when they graduate. I will start with this one.