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Adulthood Quotes

On growing up, and what it costs.

These adulthood quotes take a thoughtful, sometimes sobering view of growing up - the often-forgotten powerlessness of childhood, and adolescence described as the bridge joining childhood and adulthood together.

Even in early adulthood, men can't be told what to wear; they can only be subtly moved by example, encouragement, and a generally sophisticated atmosphere.

Quotes by Russell Smith

Kids don't shuffle along in unison on the road to maturity. They slouch toward adulthood at an uneven, highly individual pace.

Quotes by Robin Marantz Henig

I spent my whole childhood wishing I were older and now I'm spending my adulthood wishing I were younger.

Quotes by Ricky Schroder

'Star Wars' boils down to the transition from adolescence into adulthood.

Quotes by Rian Johnson

Adolescence Quotes

I wasn't remotely ambivalent about marrying the person I was marrying, but I was 35. I was deep into my adulthood, and I identified as single.

Quotes by Rebecca Traister

Everything in adulthood can be traced back to childhood.

Quotes by Penny Junor

Adolescence is the conjugator of childhood and adulthood.

Quotes by Louise J. Kaplan

In my teens, I eyed my adulthood with trepidation, as if stalked by a stranger - one who would seize control as if by demonic possession and regard my fledgling incarnation with contempt.

Quotes by Lionel Shriver

College and the responsibilities that came with it helped me transition from teenager to adulthood.

Quotes by Lee Thompson Young

Alarming Quotes

The powerlessness of the child is often forgotten. And after it comes the terrifying phase of moving into adulthood.

Quotes by Kate Thompson

The most significant and alarming consequence of early maturation is an increased risk for breast cancer in adulthood.

Quotes by Joel Fuhrman

New York grabbed me too hard, as did adulthood.

Quotes by Ira Sachs

Adulthood is hell.

Quotes by H. P. Lovecraft

The management of fertility is one of the most important functions of adulthood.

Quotes by Germaine Greer

Art Quotes

I believe I owe all the best parts of my adulthood to embracing my imperfections and showcasing them.

Quotes by Beth Ditto

A surprising number of scientific advances have been made and masterpieces of art created by individuals just on the threshold of adulthood.

Quotes by Benjamin Spock

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these adulthood quotes mostly focus on the positive side of growing up?
Not entirely - one quote calls the move into adulthood a frightening phase, and another raises a real health risk tied to early maturation, giving the topic a more honest, mixed tone.
What does calling adolescence "the conjugator of childhood and adulthood" mean?
It frames adolescence as the connecting bridge or link between two life stages, joining childhood and adulthood together rather than being a separate, disconnected phase.
Is a specific health risk mentioned in relation to adulthood here?
Yes, one quote states that maturing early carries a raised risk for breast cancer later on, treating it as a significant consequence worth naming plainly rather than glossing over.
Do these quotes mention how adult men are expected to dress or behave?
Yes, one quote says that even in early adulthood, men can't simply be told what to wear, but are instead subtly influenced by example and a broader sophisticated atmosphere.
What other quote topics connect with adulthood here?
See Adolescence quotes for the life stage right before it, or Alarming quotes for more on the sobering side of growing up.

One quote also raises a real health risk tied to early maturation. For related reading, see Adolescence quotes or Alarming quotes.