Mary Schmich

“Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.”

“If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.”

“Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.”

“Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.”

“The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind.”

“Do one thing every day that scares you.”

“Sing.”

“Don't be reckless with other people's hearts, don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.”

“Floss.”

“Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind...the race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself.”

“Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.”

“Keep your old love letters. Throw away your old bank statements.”

“Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life...the most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives.”

“Be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.”

“Enjoy your body, use it every way you can...don't be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.”

“Dance...even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.”

“Read the directions, even if you don't follow them.”

“Do not read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.”

“Get to know your parents, you never know when they'll be gone for good.”

“Understand that friends come and go, but for the precious few you should hold on.”