The keynote speaker tells a story about Mulla Nasruddin, who had a turkey stolen by a fox as he brought the ingredients home to cook for friends. Though he lost the turkey, Mulla Nasruddin notes that he still has the recipe. Similarly, graduates have the knowledge and skills from their education, even if they have yet to apply it in real world experiences. The speaker notes that true learning comes from humbly listening to and helping those in need, and that the greatest difference is made through respect, transparency, and sitting with people in their pain rather than trying to take it away.