One thing that is permanent in life is change, whether we like it or not, things and people will keep changing. Regardless of how we view these changes, we must learn to move on. Holding on to the past hurts, failures, betrayals will only hold you back, you must learn to let go and move on. Here are some quotes about moving on.

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1. “You need to know when it’s time to turn the page.” – Tori Amos

2. “Life goes on and so should we” – Spencer Johnson

3. “Study the past if you were to define the future.” – Confucius

4. “Sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward” – Erika Taylor

5. “Change must come for life to move forward.” – Helen Hollick

6. “When everyone grows together, success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford

7. “When the world is at your feet and your heart is at your feet… the best way to move on is to just be.” – Jennifer Varnadore

8. “A bridge can yet be built while the bitter water flows beneath it.” – Anthony Liccione

9. Three hundred words in a day isn’t a lot. So much thought before writing. And then there’s the cutting.

10. But you do what you do and you keep moving forward. – Holly Black

11. Designing an artificial gravity station would no doubt be a daunting task. Space agencies would have to re-examine many reliable technologies given the new forces these tools would have to endure. Space travel would have to go back a few steps before moving forward again – Andy Weir

12. “The truth is, if you don’t let go, if you don’t forgive yourself, if you don’t forgive the situation, if you don’t realize the situation is over, you can’t move forward.” – Steve Maraboli

13. “We can’t recover from yesterday, we can win or lose from tomorrow.” – Lyndon B. Johnson

14. Some think that holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it lets go. – Herman Hesse

15. “Forget what hurt you, but never forget what it taught you.” – Unknown

17. “We don’t want to return to the same principles and practices that drove our economy into a ditch, that punished the middle class, and that led to this disaster. We keep moving forward.” – David Axelrod

18. In the 1980’s we were advised why you shouldn’t follow Reaganomics or Thatcherite Economics. We said yes there are good points, let’s see how we can fit them into the Indian economy. Each country has its own approach. – Pranab Mukherjee

19. People have loved the Robert Altman film as much as I have so far and when one does well it lights up in your other projects and now I seem to have a number of projects that are evolving. Bob Balaban

20. As a melody instrument player, it’s all about moving from one note to the next, in what intervals and how you move through these vertical chord structures. You realize that everything is moving forward and everything is linear. David Sanborn

21. I came to the conclusion months ago and told members of Congress that only when we pass and implement this reform and make it reality, and not caricature, will people fully appreciate this reform i still believe that I think it will be easier to sell in the future than it has been so far. David Axelrod

22. I fear my mind would starve and I might be in danger if I didn’t have visual information. Mainly the light, the shapes, the spaces, the colors that I see force me to move forward in life and so on protect me. Rosemary Mahoney

23. In fact, as President of the Conference of Mayors, we adopted the Simpson-Bowles plan as a template, as a template, as a framework for further development, and the President did the same. Antonio Villaraigosa

24. Rock ‘n’ roll is our religion and we will continue to lose disciples as we go, but we pick up the fallen flag and keep moving forward, bringing forth the good news that our heroes helped, lost their bodies, but their spirits and their good work eternal. Steven VanZandt

25. Our national security is at risk when we rely on foreign oil to fuel our economy. Bill Shuster

27. I definitely think we’re moving forward. There’s a lot more understanding…there’s less fear and we’re working to make sure there’s less hate. Melissa Etheridge

28. I got a little bored with my hair. It’s a symbolic thing to just get rid of the past and move forward. It’s amazing the reaction you get when you cut your hair. Pamela Anderson

29. There’s no way I can complain. I work six days a week, if not seven, and eighteen hours out of twenty-four – luckily with a lot of pleasure. Why? Because I only do something when I want to do it; I need to feel a desire, find joy in moving forward, creating, moving, inventing. Albert Elbaz

30. With every step I take, I see that my performance is getting a little bit better. So until it starts to get worse, I’ll keep moving forward. Rivers Cuomo

31. It is the Democrats who are restarting the economic engine of this economy. Terry McAuliffe

32. Try to write at least 500 words a day. You can dig up 499 of them tomorrow, but you’ll still move forward. Jojo Moyes

33. The 1992 crisis showed that the existing system is unstable. Without the euro, Europe would be prepared for even worse crises. Barry Eichengreen

34. “Broken hearts hurt, but they will make you strong” – Unknown

35. “Life moves on. The old leaves wither, die, and fall off, and the new growth reaches out into the light. – Bryant McGill

36. “We keep moving, opening new doors and doing new things, because we are curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney

37. “Even a stone moves on.” – Anthony Liccione

38. “I think that power is the principle. The principle of moving forward as if you have the confidence to move forward eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you have done. “-Robert Downey Jr.

39. “People can forgive more than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what is bitter and move on. “-Bill Cosby

40. “Sooner or later we all have to let go of our past.” – Dan Brown

42. “When life seems hopeless, rearrange things for a dose of candor.” – Kid Cudi

43. “Holding on is believing there is only a past; letting go is knowing there is a future.” – Daphne Rose Kingma

44. “You can only lose what you hold on to.” – Buddha

45. “Letting go doesn’t mean you stop caring about someone. It’s just clear that the only person you really have control over is yourself.” – Deborah Reber

46. ​​​​”Making a big life change can be scary, but living with regret is always scarier.” – Unknown

47. “Letting go doesn’t mean you stop worrying. It means you stop forcing others to do it. – Mandy Hale

48. “We must be willing to let go of the life planned in order to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell

49. “You must make a conscious decision each day to lose the old — whatever ‘the old’ means to you.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach

50. “There’s an important difference between giving up and letting go.” – Jessica Hatchigan

51. Some people believe that there are signs of great strength to hold on to. However, there are times when knowing when to let go and then doing it is much more powerful. -Ann Lander

52. I often feel intellectually frustrated when I am in a position where I am not moving forward. if I don’t ask for something. Eleanor Catton

53. It is important to have sacred time for writing. All successful writers make a daily commitment to staying current and evolving. Dani Shapiro

54. Government spending is subdued, the economy is improving and evolving, and the policies in place for growth and tax cuts have allowed businesses to grow, resulting in additional tax revenues that have helped pay down debt. Bill Shuster

55. When I let go of what I am, I become what I could be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need. – Tao
Te Ching

56. “Nirvana means to quench the burning fires of the three poisons: greed, anger and ignorance. This can be achieved by letting go of dissatisfaction. – Shinjo Ito

57. “When you let go, you are truly free.” – Unknown

58. “You don’t need strength to let go of something. What you really need is understanding.” – Guy Finley

59. “Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.” – Dalai Lama

60. I have worked very hard to be aware of my childhood but to move forward and not let myself fall emotionally. This is a difficult thing – especially when you have children of your own and remember what happened to you at that age. Samantha Morton

61. The US has the best scientists in the world, but we fall far behind other countries like South Korea and Singapore that are pushing embryonic stem cell research. Louise Slaughter

62. You know, I think in conversations with members of the Senate and others, it becomes clear to everyone that the issue of immigration is important. It’s important to our nation, it’s important to our public safety, it’s important to our security, it’s important to our economic well-being. And it won’t go away. Janet Napolitano

63. From a young age I was told that I should do more than run a small business. Education was important and seen as a way to get ahead. John Pople

64. The biggest sacrifice for me is not being in an atmosphere where I can continue to write and develop.
Trey Anastasio

65. I am always moving forward. Debbie Allen

66. You are always a student, never a master. You must keep moving forward. Conrad Hall

67. Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Use your energy to find the answer. Dennis Waitley

68. When everyone moves forward together, success takes care of itself. Henry Ford

69. Technology is advancing, making it easier for artists to tell their stories and paint the pictures they want. George Lucas

70. You have to get to your closed doors before you can get to your open doors… What if you knew you had to get through 32 closed doors before you could get to your open door? Then you get to number eight and you think, “Great, I got another one out of the way.” Joel Osteen

developing quotes

71. Setting goals and pushing them is exciting. ~ Amber Frey

72. I have taken the initiative to advance a wide range of initiatives that have proven important for economic growth, environmental protection and improving our education system. ~ Al Gore

73. We can resort to economic plans designed to benefit only the wealthiest among us, like Mitt Romney. Or we can continue President Obama’s vision for a growing economy that works for middle-class families in North Carolina and across the country. For me, for North Carolina, and for America, it’s an easy choice. ~ Bev Perdue

74. But many of the old fans listen to much younger music. So I have to keep going and they will keep going too.
~ Kenneth Edmonds

75. “As you let go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” – Deepak Chopra

76. “Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.” – Victor Kiam

77. “Cry me a river, build a bridge and get over it.” – Justin Timberlake

78. “The only thing a human being can really do is keep moving forward. Make that big leap without hesitation and without looking back. Just forget the past and head into the future. – Alyson Noel

79. Well, I think civil unions are the way to go. But I think as you talk about the Republican Party and the debates that are going on within the Republican Party on a number of issues, I hope that you get to a point where you will work with us to move forward with this one Business. ~ Amy Klobuchar

80. I’ve found that sitting around obsessingly tackling projects when there’s actually nothing I can do about it at a certain point is really counterproductive. ~ Danny Strong

81. There is no question we need an overhaul of energy policy in America. A key part of this overhaul must be to aggressively advance the development of nuclear energy as a renewable source of energy. Storage of nuclear waste is an important part of this effort. ~ Eric Paulsen

82. For the next four years, President Bush will continue to keep America safe, our enemies on the run, and our economic advance. Texas is our President’s home, and we will ensure that it remains so for another four years. ~ Henry Bonilla

83. Of course I have a lot of memories here… but at the same time I will put all my energy into further development and do my best for the Thrashers. ~ Peter Bondra

84. I think what has been missing from our discussion for a long time is really the other part of what a budget leader does that sets the priorities for this country to make sure we’re in the right places, in education, in professional training invest , and to ensure we take a balanced approach. ~ Patty Murray

85. Food is constantly changing and becoming more complex. ~ Alexandra Guarnaschelli

86. I fight for those middle-class families who want us to manage our debt and deficits, but they also want the investments that are vital to our country to move forward. ~ Patty Murray

87. I think a man is as old as his work. If his work prevents him from getting ahead, he will look forward to the work. ~ William Ernest Hocking

88. Looking back will not help you. It’s what you must do to move forward. ~ McKayla Maroney

90. There are some really dark days when you feel like the story is falling apart inside everyone. Just keep moving forward, even if you’re bluffing, even if you don’t know exactly what’s going to happen next. ~ Dan Scanlon

91. We do not want to resort to the same policies and practices that have drained our economy, that have punished the middle class, and that have led us to this catastrophe. We must keep moving forward. ~David Axelrod

92. It’s a wonderful world. You can’t go back. You are always moving forward. It’s the wonderful part of life. And that’s great. ~ Harvey Fierstein

93. People wait in line to see me and say there’s plenty to live even if you have an HIV diagnosis. People say they are 10 or 15 year survivors and still moving forward. ~ Greg Louganis

94. The question in a way at Princeton Review was how much value I added as CEO of a public company. I’ve added less than other people might… I think you want to move on when you’ve done your best work and then feel like you won’t add as much value in the future. ~John Katzman

95. The team is very enthusiastic – everyone is trying very hard to do their best and everyone is trying very hard to move forward and get the right results. It’s a very good, tight-knit team. ~David Leslie

96. It is our duty and privilege to keep America moving. ~ Bill Deadline

97. I never wanted to go back and relive the glory days. I just want to keep moving forward. I took that from punk. Go on. Do not look back. ~ Paul Simonon

98. “Forgiveness is letting go of the past.” – Gerald Jampolsky

99. “Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.” — Raymond Lindquist

100. “When you love something, you have to let it go.” – Unknown

101. “It’s important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We must learn from our mistakes and move on. – Steve Maraboli

102. “All the art of living lies in a subtle blend of letting go and holding on.” – Havelock Ellis

103. “Time flies, people change. They are not always needed. There are times to move forward and places to let go. “- Unknown

104. “Let go of your attachment to being right and suddenly your mind is more open.” – Ralph Marston

105. There is no standstill because time moves on. ~ Greg Lake

106. I find that the best way of doing things is to keep moving forward and never doubt anything and move forward when you make a mistake say you made a mistake. ~John Frusciante

107. Many people suffer from emotional stress, some find a way to deal with it. You have a strong enough support system to keep going and moving forward. And some people feel like they don’t have that outlet. ~ Terrell Owens

108. Cleveland has a law that prohibits people from wearing pants that are too low. However, the plumbers’ union is very opposed. ~ Conan O’Brien

109. There is trust in a spirit that loves me and wants me to have love in my life. I trust in this higher power. She’s what keeps me going no matter what. ~ Kenny Loggins

110. The next generation was and is better than the previous one. If not, the world would not move forward. ~ Kapil Dev

111. We have spoken to leaders: change is coming; You can no longer have a closed regime with an open society – satellites, social media, the internet – you have this type, this type of society in motion and you run this closed regime. that is not sustainable. This cannot continue. ~ Ali Babakan

113. My writing is slow, but at least it’s progressing. I am sure this is the case. The only problem is that I’m never absolutely sure that what I’ve written is any good. ~ Mikhail Bulgakov

114. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it lets us go.” – Herman Hesse

115. “Letting go is letting go of the images and emotions, the resentments and fears, the clamps and disappointments of the past that bind our minds.” – Jack Kornfield

116. The biggest challenge for me was dealing with my perfectionism. I have an incredibly difficult time moving forward on a project if it’s not “just right” all the way. The trap I fall into so easily is writing and rewriting the same scenes over and over again to perfect them, rather than venturing into the wild unknown of the story. ~ Laini Taylor

117. America is advancing and gaining strength. We’ve been tested and proven to be a tough, resilient and resourceful nation. ~ Bill Deadline

118. I think that power is the principle. The principle of moving forward as if you have the confidence to move forward eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you have done. ~ Robert Downey, Jr.

119. Look at what you want to change, gather a few people who believe in how you’re doing it, and move forward. Remember, you don’t always need a goal. Sometimes you just have to move forward. And you absolutely can. ~ Debby Ryan

120. The greatest challenge we face, in my view, is the ability to move forward so that the agency has a single mission: decent, safe and affordable housing. ~ Alphonso Jackson

121. When one acts for others, one’s own suffering turns into the energy that keeps one moving. a light of hope that illuminates a new tomorrow for oneself and others is kindled. ~ Daisaku Ikeda

122. This mission, which I aspire to, is about continuity and sustainability against disruption and stagnation, about progress rather than regression. We must secure what we have already achieved. We cannot jeopardize what we have. We cannot gamble away our future. ~ Najib Razak

123. You can tell when something isn’t moving forward. If the doubts you have don’t go away. ~ Jeffrey Eugenides

124. Individually and collectively, the Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face adversity and evolve. ~ Wilma Mankiller

125. I will keep America moving, always forward, for a better America, for an endless dream and a thousand points of light. This is my mission and I will fulfill it. ~ George HW Bush

126. I agree that it is not only the extremists who entertain bad thoughts or engage in bad deeds, but are usually the source of polarization and try to prevent mainstream education and communication from moving forward . ~ Joichi Ito

127. The last 6 1/2 years have been the most amazing years of my life. It’s sad that it’s over, but Avril and I are still family and moving forward as positively as we can. ~ Deryck

128. You decide you don’t want to go back. You want to go forward. But sometimes going back isn’t really going back, it’s moving forward. ~ Leryn

129. If you are a writer, write. You just keep writing. And if you’re a filmmaker, keep doing what you can to tell your stories. You don’t stay on the one. Keep moving and do what you can to tell every story you can tell, be it through writing or through filming. ~ Dana Brunetti

130. Sometimes I’m not sure if I’m a real director because I look at the great directors and they have such command. But maybe that keeps me critical of myself. Maybe it will get me ahead. ~ Ben Affleck

131. As much horror as we have always created, we are a species that keeps moving forward, seeing new sights in new ways and enjoying the journey. ~ Martha Beck

132. President Obama has a grasp not only of the economics needed to fight the fire in the financial crisis, but how to build political support for financial system reform and ensure banks are adequately capitalized. ~ Lael Brainard

133. If you look at a lot of the songs I’ve been involved with, there was always this retro vibe. I started to worry that I wasn’t moving very forward nor was I in tune with today’s music. I almost made fun of it. ~ Nate Ruess

134. An interim government is the beginning of a transfer of sovereignty. It’s about Iraqi security and moving the political process forward. ~ Joschka Fischer

Quotes about moving away

135. Girl, you need to know when it’s time to turn the page. – Tori Amos

136. I may have felt that I really needed to go where no one knew me and start all over again without my previous decisions, conversations, or expectations coming over to me. ~ Maggie stepfather

137. Check me out. Watch me. Because you said I couldn’t. Because you thought I wouldn’t. cry now Cry. ~ Kellie Elmore

138. If you leave me, I will not go after you. ~David Reeves

139. Never look back. You may just find what you have left or let yourself go. ~ Stefanos Livos

140. Don’t tie your heart to a person who has nothing more to offer you. Forget it. It may hurt for a while, but once you get over it, you’ll find that it’s better. ~ Orebela Gbenga

141. I don’t know what she is now. Mostly a stranger. It’s like she’s become part of another world that doesn’t include me anymore… ~Lois Lowry

142. It’s hard to give up being with someone. ~Lois Lowry

143. Fear is like fog. Don’t be dissuaded from living outside of God’s hands. Confirm it, then take a step in any direction… and repeat the process.

144. I love being in a brothers band. I have absolutely no desire to move away from it. ~ Joe Jonas

145. Try to open your mind a little and move away from rigid opinions about what people should do and be – unless you have been there.

146. Fellowship begins in mystery and ends in administration. Executives distance themselves from people and draw papers. ~ Jean Vanier

147. We leave something of us behind when we leave a place, we stay there even though we leave. And there are things within us that we can only find by going back there. ~ Pascal Mercier

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148. Maybe it’s not always about fixing something that’s broken. Maybe it’s about starting over and creating something better. – Unknown

149. Sometimes it’s not about moving on, it’s just about taking a break from everything and focusing on yourself, because in the end who’s there? YOU. – Unknown

150. Thou shalt not look back, thou shalt move on. – Unknown

151. There are things in life that we don’t want, but that we have to accept. Things we don’t want to know but need to learn and people we can’t live without but need to let go of. – Unknown

152. It happens to everyone when they grow up. You find out who you are and what you want, then realize that people who have known you forever don’t see things the way you do. So you keep the wonderful memories but find yourself on the move. -Nicholas Sparks

153. You will never get what you truly deserve if you hold on to what you are meant to let go of. – Unknown

154. Don’t be afraid to give up the good and strive for the great. -John D Rockefeller

155. Dwelling on the past blinds you to the future. -Andrew Boyd

156. When someone doesn’t lift a finger to call you, see you, and spend time with you, it’s time for you to raise five fingers and wave goodbye. – Unknown

157. To move on you need to understand why you felt what you did and why you don’t need to feel it anymore. – Mitch Albom

158. There comes a time when you must choose between turning the page and closing the book. – Unknown

159. While his life will only be filled with regret for letting you go, your life will only be filled with joy if you walk away. – Unknown

160. There comes a time when you must stop crossing oceans for people who wouldn’t jump puddles for you. – Unknown

161. The best revenge is to just move on and get over it. Don’t give anyone the satisfaction of seeing you suffer. – Unknown

162. I have learned that you cannot move on alone. You need someone to show you that the sun is still shining behind all the clouds. – Unknown

163. Hello all hell is breaking loose and goodbye. That’s why you shouldn’t be afraid of saying goodbye, but be careful with the hello. – Unknown

164. If they don’t chase you when you walk away…keep walking. – Unknown

165. The hardest thing about the future is not looking back. – Unknown

166. Knowing when to walk away is wisdom. To be able is courage. Leaving with your head held high is dignity. – Unknown

167. You can give them another chance or you can forgive, let go and give yourself a better chance. – Unknown

168. You know you’re on the right track when you’re not interested in looking back. – Unknown

169. You will find that letting go of things is necessary; simply because they are heavy. – Unknown

170. One of the happiest moments of all is when you find the courage to let go of what you cannot change. – Unknown

171. I can choose to let them define, limit, refine, or outshine me—or I can choose to move on and leave them behind. – Unknown

172. You live, you learn and you improve. – Unknown

173. The best can’t find you until you’re past the worst. – Unknown

174. Getting over a painful experience is akin to traversing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward. – Unknown

175. One of the hardest things in life is letting go of what you thought was real and seeing how it really was.
– Unknown

176. I want to say that I deserve better and I mean it. I want to say I give up and believe it. I want to say I’m going ahead and doing it. – Unknown

177. Yesterday is yesterday, if we try to take it back we will only lose tomorrow. – Unknown

178. The only thing harder than letting go is moving on. – Unknown

179. Don’t waste time looking back at what you’ve lost. Go on, life is not meant to be traveled backwards.
– Unknown

180. You may spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months analyzing a situation. Trying to put the pieces together to justify what could have happened, would have happened. – Tupac Shakur

181. Not everyone you lose is a loss. – Unknown

182. You will only be as good as the people you surround yourself with. So be brave enough to let go of those who keep weighing you down. – Unknown

183. When you can’t figure out where you stand with someone, it may be time to stop standing and start running.
– Unknown

184. Sometimes it is very difficult to move on, but once you move on you will realize that it was the best decision you ever made. – Unknown

185. One of the hardest decisions is whether to just keep going or to hold on a little longer. – Unknown

186. There are some people who always seem to be angry and constantly looking for conflict. Get away from these people. The fight they fight is not with you, but with themselves. – Unknowns

187. I’m not giving up, I’m just starting over. – Unknown

188. The only thing left to do is forgive and forget. I want to forgive you and I want to forget you. – Lauren Conrad

190. Maybe it’s not always about fixing something that’s broken. Maybe it’s about starting over and creating something better. – Unknown

191. Don’t tie your heart to a person who has nothing more to offer you. Forget it. It may hurt for a while, but once you get over it, you’ll find that it’s better. – Unknown

192. Don’t trip over something behind you. – Unknown

193. When people have something to say about your life, it says little about their own. Keep your head up, stay strong and keep going. – Unknown

194. The moment you feel you need to prove your worth to someone is the moment you absolutely should walk away. – Unknown

195. Be strong enough to let go and patient enough to wait for what you deserve. – Unknown

196. There’s a difference between giving up and knowing when you’ve had enough. – Unknown

197. Some people come into your life just to teach you how to let go. – Unknown

198. Sometimes you just outgrow certain people. Do not try to troubleshoot or repair the problem. Just accept it and move on. – Unknown

199. Forgiving you is my gift to you. Carrying on is my gift to myself. – Unknown

200. Some things are hard to let go of, I get that. But what’s the point of holding on to something you’ve already let go of? – Unknown

201. There is a difference between “giving up” and “moving on”. – Unknown

202. Sometimes you just have to let go and say the hell with it and move on. – Eminem

203. You can’t lose something you’ve never had. You can keep what is not yours. You can’t hold on to something that doesn’t want to stay. – Unknown

204. Six letters, two words, easy to say, hard to explain, harder to do: move on.—Unknown

205. Sometimes you just have to pick yourself up and move on. – Unknown

206. You can’t force yourself to stop liking someone, but you can tell yourself you deserve better and try to keep going. – Unknown

207. When you finally step away from the past, free your future for something better to come your way. – Unknown

208. You don’t really move forward when you jump from someone who broke your heart to a new replacement. Moving on is self-reflection and strong enough to stand on your own. – Unknown

209. My mind is telling me to move on, but my heart won’t let me. – Unknown

210. Maybe a happy ending doesn’t involve a man. Maybe it’s you who alone picks up the pieces and starts over. Free yourself to be something better in the future. Maybe the happy ending just keeps going. – Unknown

211. We never really go further. We’re just finding someone to think about. – Unknown

212. It’s not hard to move on, it’s just hard to leave behind what you shouldn’t bring with you. – Unknown

213. Go on. It’s just a chapter in the past. But don’t close the book, just turn the pages. – Unknown