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"But the greatest of these is love"

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Last December, Justice Kirby gave the address at the Griffith Business School and Griffith Law School graduation ceremony. Although Justice Kirby has been a prolific speaker throughout his time on the High Court, I don't think he has ever given a speech before on the topic of love:

So what is there to say that will be more than banal platitudes or just another tedious lecture? My considered thoughts on the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, although certainly relevant to both business and law, would hardly be exhilarating. Predications about the future of business law, although important, would be far too obvious. And scarcely riveting.

There is nothing like the prospect of a radical life change to concentrate the mind on the things that really mater. So I want to identify, if I can, the most important thing that we discover in life. At least, it is the most important thing that I have discovered. I will share it with you, like a precious jewel, fit for this occasion. I refer to love. Love for one another. Love for our community. Love for others everywhere in the world. Love transcends even scholarship, cleverness and university degrees. It is greater than pride and wealth. It endures when worldly vanities fade.

You can read and download the full speech here. It is beautifully written speech with a simple yet simply wonderful message.

Full post as published by Freedom to Differ on January 22, 2009 (boomark / email).