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Young Quotes

What it actually feels like being young.

Some of these young quotes are self-deprecating, admitting that youthful confidence often outran good judgment, while others are proud of getting a head start on a craft or career. For a related take on time passing, see Age quotes.

I teach at Caltech and oversee a research laboratory there. In general, I find that the majority of young people are excited by the prospects of research, but they soon discover that in the current market, many doctorate-level scientists are...

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

When I was engaged in the struggle for my country, I was very young. My horizons were open.

Quotes by Ahmed Ben Bella

When I was a girl, the West was still young, and the law of force, of physical force, was dominant.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

When I was young, I was stupid, and I thought maybe I would write the fancy stuff.

Quotes by Adriana Trigiani

Age Quotes

When I was young, around 5, I was crying in all the pictures of me. I did not like the flash; it scared me!

Quotes by Adriana Lima

Every young actor wants this feeling of being the solo lead in a film.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Entry-level jobs are excellent opportunites to educate young women about the realities of the financial world and can prepare them for the next move up within the firm or another area of the financial industry.

Quotes by Adena Friedman

The first task of the association must therefore be to form the young members.

Quotes by Adam Weishaupt

The Ting Tings have been a huge hit in my family. I have two young daughters, and both of them love that record, so I pretty much have to listen to that ten times a day.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

Always Quotes

I was just a young guy who was excited to become a comedian and an actor and I just wanted to get to do what I got to do.

Quotes by Adam Sandler

Tom Brokaw was never young.

Quotes by Adam McKay

I learned Neil Young songs, Bob Dylan songs and older songs. It wasn't until I moved to Philly that I had aspirations to maybe forming a band.

Quotes by Adam Granduciel

When I was a kid I was definitely into Neil Young.

Quotes by Adam Granduciel

I was very shocked to hear about Michael Jackson's passing. He was a pioneer, and icon and a legend. I remember buying 'Thriller' when I was pretty young.

Quotes by Adam Gontier

Like Quotes

Young people are narcissistic. They become less narcissistic as they age, but they become crankier about younger people being narcissistic.

Quotes by Adam Conover

I lost my mom when I was young.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

I'm so thankful that I got to travel from a relatively young age.

Quotes by Abigail Spencer

It is a dire need for our young scientists to be proficient in running and using their lab equipment rather than depending on their assistants or workers. Once they learn how to use every lab equipment, their scientific career is...

Quotes by Abdul Qadeer Khan

We wish to ensure that young Africans do not feel disorientated in the century in which they live.

Quotes by Abdoulaye Wade

Love Quotes

I'm young but I'm not stupid.

Quotes by Abby Elliott

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these quotes view being young positively or negatively?
A mix. One is pretty blunt: "When you're young, you're stupid." It's a humbling, self-deprecating take rather than a celebration of youth. For more perspectives on how people view different life stages, see Age quotes.
What do these quotes say about starting things early?
One speaker embraces it with humor: "I'm Latin - we start young, honey!" It frames youth as a head start rather than a drawback, tied to cultural pride.
Is there a quote here about young professionals?
Yes — one wry line about young lawyers: "Young lawyers attend the courts, not because they have business there, but because they have no business." It's a witty jab at how the young sometimes show up before they're truly needed. If you enjoy quotes with a similar dry wit, Like quotes is worth a look.
Do any of these quotes touch on mentorship or responsibility toward young people?
Yes — one speaker reflects on the weight of being a role model: "I am supposed to set an example to young players." It shows how being young isn't just personal — it can shape how others feel responsible for guiding you. For quotes on the responsibility that comes with caring for others, browse Love quotes.
Is there a lighter, more everyday side to how these quotes treat youth?
Definitely — from self-deprecating humor to cultural pride to gentle mentorship, these quotes treat youth as something lived and felt day to day, not just a stage of life to analyze. For more everyday reflections like these, check out Always quotes.

A few take a sharper tone, questioning whether inexperience deserves the authority it's sometimes given, and one speaks to the weight of setting an example for the next generation. Continue with Always quotes or Love quotes.