At most graduation ceremonies, you’ll hear familiar messages: “Follow your dreams,” “Believe in yourself,” and of course, “Good luck.” But when US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts addressed the graduating class at Cardigan Mountain School, he broke the script—and delivered something far more honest, even radical. He didn’t wish the students good luck. Instead, he wished them discomfort. Misfortune. Betrayal. Loss. Why? Because in his view, it’s through struggle—not in its absence—that we develop resilience, character, and empathy. Here’s the unforgettable excerpt from his commencement address: "Now the commencement speakers will typically also wish you good luck and extend good wishes to you. I will not do that, and I’ll tell you why. From time to time in the years to come, I hope you will be treated unfairly, so that you will come to know the value of justice. I hope that you will suffer betrayal because that will teach you the importance of loyalty. Sorry to say, but I h...