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Quotes from Wear Sunscreen — Mary Schmich

born 1953 United States

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5 quotes

Don't be reckless with other people's hearts. Don't put up with those who are reckless with yours.

Wear Sunscreen (1997)

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

Wear Sunscreen (1997)

Do one thing every day that scares you.

Wear Sunscreen (1997)

Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund. Maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse. But you never know when either of them might run out.

Wear Sunscreen (1997)

Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on. Work to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young.

Wear Sunscreen (1997)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Mary Schmich (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.