Advice Quote by Mary Schmich
“Advice, like youth, probably wasted on the young”
About This Quote
Youthful advice is often wasted on those who are too young to appreciate it fully.
In simple terms: Young people often ignore advice meant for them.
Key Takeaway
Listen to guidance early.
Themes
wisdom
age
learning
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- education
Key Concepts
generational gap
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What advice do you wish you’d taken earlier?
- How can mentors better reach youth?
A Different Perspective
Young may resist advice due to overconfidence.
![“[ Vietnam War] brought the people together and made the '60s like they were. The youth were very unified against the status quo - against the old line and the new old line. It's the same exact thing today.” quote by Neil Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffa/neil-young-969_lines_vietnam-war-brought-the-people-together_1551428.jpg)
