Grow Up Quotes Novels & Stories

So you must live your life as carefree as you can while still young. “You sounded like my grandpa.” Agad na sumimangot ang bata sa kanya. “Same exact lines! Do adults really have to memorize that phrase?” Saglit siyang natigilan sa sinabi nito, ngunit agad din siyang ngumiti. “No. It’s a realization you will understand once you grow older.” Nanatiling nakakunot ang noo ng bata habang nakatingin sa kanya. Akmang magsasalita pa sana ito nang makarinig sila ng tinig na tinatawag ang pangalan ng bata.

"Nakatira kami sa squatter's area so batang lansangan din ako. Laro dito, laro doon, tapos uuwi ng bahay na marumi, galit na galit si nanay." Napangiti ako nang maalala ang buhay ko noong bata pa. Kung maaari lang maging bata habang buhay. Isn't it ironic that as a child we want to grow up fast, but once we grow up we wish to be a child again? "You have a great childhood then," aniya bago tawagin ang nagtitinda ng balot. Binasag ko iyon sa may tuktok at hinigop ang sabaw.

Ba't ganito mag isip ang isang 'to. “Don't rush it. Enjoy being a young. Go and play anything you want, you can't do that when you are adult.” Tumango tango siya sa akin. “Is that so? Thank you sis. Anyway, there's something mother told me about when you are adulting.” Napangiti ako dahil ang cute niya. Kahit medyo nabubulol siya ay naiintindihan ko naman. How I wish I'm still a child.

Zia’s Pov. Hinayaan ko ang mga kuha kong tumakas sa mga mata ko. Nagpatuloy ako sa pag-deliver ng speech ko. “And to my fellow graduates, what a journey it has been. We did it! Together, we've laughed, struggled, fought, learned, and grown up. We still made it. And, for some of us we accomplished something we never imagined we could. But here we are tonight with those who never stopped believing in us. We're living proof that it's not only possible but it's never too late to concur the dreams we made as children.

Sabay punas ko sa luha ko. "Hmmm...." Habang nag-iisip ng sasabihin sa'kin. Hindi na rin ako nagsalita at hinintay ko lang ang sasabihin niya sa'kin. "Ah, ito Adi maganda 'to." Sabay ngiti ng malapad sa akin. "Cry, forgive, learn, move on, and let your tears water the seed of your future happiness it was quoted by Steve Maraboli." Somewhat it made me calm.

“Whatever...” “At isa pa, Roma. Huwag ka sanang magmumura kapag nand'yan ‘yong mga bata. Don't let them grow up listening to that.” I heaved a deep sigh before continuing. “I know na hindi naman do'n nasusukat ang kabutihan ng isang tao. But they're just kids, you have to remember that your words are powerful in raising them. Iyon ang titingnan at gagayahin nila.”

I can't help but feel powerless right now, even if it's not really my fault. All I want is for us to find happiness together, so that we may finish school and make our goals a reality. "You know grandpa, sometimes it's better to just leave the broken glass, because it won't be fixed if you pick it up and fix it." Grandma stroked her fingers through my hair as I gazed up at the sun, which was gradually beginning to illuminate the surrounding area.

Napahugot na lamang nang malalim na paghinga si Lax at naupo sa katabing upuan kasunod kay Jax. “When are you going to grow up, Jax? Hindi naman masama na pakitunguhan mo ang taong lumalapit at gustong makipag-usap sa ‘yo.” “It’s just a waste of time, as I just said. I’d rather use my energy wisely,” sagot ni Jax sabay pikit ng kanyang mga mata.

"True wisdom is not measured by how much you know, but by your ability to grow and learn from what you do not know. Explain to me what's the meaning of that." Natigilan ako nung nagsalita siya ng napakalalim na quote siguro. Napa-isip naman ako ng malalim habang ina-analyze ko ang lahat ng sinasabi niya habang naglalakad pa din kami. "That quote emphasizes that genuine learning goes beyond accumulating knowledge. True wisdom lies in recognizing the limits of what you know and being open to growth through new experiences and understanding. It highlights humility as a key aspect of learning, as acknowledging ignorance allows space for self-improvement and discovery."

Ibig sabihin sa simula pa lang wala na talagang pag-asa na mapansin niya ako kahit na papaano. "Maybe, after all love is not all about butterflies. When you grow up you can understand those things. But don't grow up fast, I still want us to bond like this for a long time," nakangiting saad ko dito. Kahit na minsan para kaming aso't pusa, napamahal na siya sa akin. Nasanay na ako sa matalas na dila niya. Nasanay na ako sa biglaang pagiging sweet niya sa akin minsan.