Being a young adult is one of the most exciting yet scary things we experience. We’re torn between wanting to grow up and never wanting to grow up. We fall, we get up, we grow and we move on. This seems to be the cycle that every young adult goes through and though it may be tough, we aren’t in it alone. Sometimes it’s good to have a little reassurance. Here are 25 quotes every young adult should read:
“The best advice I've ever received is ‘no one else knows what they're doing either.’" - Ricky Gervais
“Stay away from people who make you feel like you are hard to love.” - Unknown
“Love will make you forget time, and time will make you forget love.” - Unknown
“If you don't get everything you want, think about the things you didn’t get that you don't want.” - Unknown
“I figured if I’m going to be a mess, I might as well be a hot mess.” - Mindy Kaling
“Maybe swearing will help.” - Unknown
“Go out into the world and do well, but more importantly, do good.” - Unknown
“Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.” - Mark Twain
“It is not necessary to react to everything you notice.” - Unknown
“Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man.” - Unknown
“Drink some coffee, put on some gangster rap, and handle it.” - Unknown
“Trust the vibes you get, energy doesn't lie.” - A random hippie probably
“Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It's all funny.” - Joan Rivers
“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't.” - Bill Nye
“We are all just walking each other home.” - Ram Dass
“Just because you are angry doesn't mean you have the right to be cruel.” - Unknown
“Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.” - Maggie Smith
“Let that shit go.” - Buddha (just kidding)
“Remember that life's greatest lessons are usually learned at the worst times and from the worst mistakes.”- Unknown
“We assume others show love the same way we do - and if they don't, we worry it's not there.” - Unknown
“You will find that people will always have opinions about your decisions. Don't take it personally, it’s simply because they're not courageous enough to take action in their own lives.” - Dr. Steve Maraboli
“It's okay not to be okay.” - Unknown
“You’re not meant for everyone, but you’re meant for someone.” - Unknown
“Your education won't wake you up in the middle of the night and tell you it doesn't love you anymore.” - Unknown
“Don't cry over someone who isn't crying about you.” - A friend
Becoming an adult is hard, but sometimes you just need Buddha to tell you to let something’s go.
