Lewis called Smith "not just an actor but aphilanthropist and humanitarian."
Smith told festival attendees to live livesthey could be proud of by treating others the waythey would want to be treated.
"Make it a point to share your best self witheveryone you come in contact with," he said. "Findthat goodness and good things will always happen."
Smith later told The Crimson he thought animportant aspect of Cultural Rhythms is itspromotion of the awareness of varied experiences.
"The opportunity to see things that aredifferent...may spark something in you to dig alittle deeper, "he said.
Introducing Smith--whose nickname is the FreshPrince--Counter recalled all the royals who havevisited Harvard--including Prince Charles ofBritain and King Juan Carlos of Spain. Countercalled Smith the first "American royalty" to comehere.
"I'd like to thank the Harvard Foundation forchoosing such a deserving recipient," Smith joked,after the audience greeted him with a standingovation. "When I found out I was going to behonored by the Harvard Foundation, I didn't evenask why. I was just like, 'I' m there.'