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youth is wasted on the young phrase

The young fail to appreciate or make good use of what they experience. Today is International Youth Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight issues faced by youth worldwide. The World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth adopted a resolution to proclaim this day as International Youth Day at its first session in Lisbon, Portugal, from 8 to 12 August 1998.

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