All of you have been weighing heavy on my mind

Yep. Nor do they even make you smart or better yet, wise. People aren't defined by the degrees or accolades they have. They're nice on a resume and can give a sense of accomplishment, but that's about it.

Mine look great on the wall of my office only in the 5 years I've been in my building I haven't bothered to hang them. Well, I guess I never bothered to get any of them framed. Crap, not sure I actually know where they are and it's been so long I'm sure I've forgotten all the good stuff anyway.