Quotes About Letting Go👋: Embracing Change, Moving Forward and Healing
Last updated on January 2nd, 2024 at 10:51 am
Letting go is a profound act of self-liberation, allowing us to let go of what no longer serves us. We delve into the wisdom of letting go of attachments, embracing change, and finding strength in vulnerability in this collection of 50 Letting Go Quotes. These quotes are mantras for personal growth and transformation, not just words.
Quotes About Letting Go
This section reveals a wealth of timeless wisdom on the art of letting go. These quotes, from ancient philosophers to modern thinkers, capture the essence of letting go and allowing new beginnings to flourish.
“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.”
LOUISE SMITH
“Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“Letting go isn’t a one-time thing, it’s something you have to do every day, over and over again.”
DAWSON’S CREEK
“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.”
HERMANN HESSE
“In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.”
DEEPAK CHOPRA
“To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the clingings and disappointments of the past.”
JACK KORNFIELD
“The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“Let go. Why do you cling to pain? There is nothing you can do about the wrongs of yesterday. It is not yours to judge. Why hold on to the very thing which keeps you from hope and love?”
LEO BUSCAGLIA
“By letting go, it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go.”
LAO TZU
“It is by giving the freedom to the other, that is by letting go, we gain our own freedom back.”
ALEKSANDRA NINKOVIC
DAPHNE ROSE KINGMA
Quotes About Letting Go Of The Past
Letting go of the past is a transformative process that leads to healing and growth. These quotes serve as beacons, reminding us that when we let go of the burdens of the past, the future holds limitless possibilities.
“The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply forget the past and forge toward the future.”
ALYSON NOEL
“Letting go doesn’t mean that you don’t care about someone anymore. It’s just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.”
DEBORAH REBER
“You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.”
JAN GLIDEWELL
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL
“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living.”
ROY T. BENNETT
“The art of letting go is simply the art of not giving in to the bitterness and disappointment. Resentment and grudges are two things that never let you move forward.”
CHIRAG TULSIANI
“In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
ROBERT FROST
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”
WILL ROGERS
“The past is never where you think you left it.”
KATHERINE ANNE PORTER
“The more you try to erase the past, the more it creeps into the present. It’s better to make peace with it.”
IMBOLO MBUE
“You can’t change what happened in the past, but you can choose how you react to it in the present.”
KAREN SALMANSOHN
DREW GERALD
Letting Go Of Someone You Love Quotes
Saying goodbye to someone you care about is one of life’s most difficult experiences. This collection of quotes provides comfort by providing insights and strength to help you navigate the complex emotions that come with this profound process.
“Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.”
WASHINGTON IRVING
“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.”
CHARLES DICKENS
“Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go but rather learning to start over.”
NICOLE SOBON
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”
NAT KING COLE
“When someone you love says goodbye you can stare long and hard at the door they closed and forget to see all the doors God has open in front of you.”
SHANNON L. ALDER
“Letting go doesn’t mean that you don’t care about someone anymore. It’s just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.”
DEBORAH REBER
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”
DAVID VISCOTT
“The heart was made to be broken.”
OSCAR WILDE
“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.”
KHALIL GIBRAN
“You never leave someone behind, you take a part of them with you and leave a part of yourself behind.”
UNKNOWN
“The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends.”
GWYNETH PALTROW
MAYA ANGELOU
Letting Go And Moving On Quotes
Moving on is a self-loving act, a commitment to our own well-being. These quotes serve as companions on this journey, echoing the sentiment that letting go is a sign of strength, not weakness.
“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
ROBERT FROST
“You don’t need to move on, but you must let go.”
DREW GERALD
“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass but about learning how to dance in the rain.”
VIVIAN GREENE
“The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply forget the past and forge toward the future.”
ALYSON NOEL
“The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.”
STEVE MARABOLI
“The art of letting go is simply the art of not giving in to the bitterness and disappointment. Resentment and grudges are two things that never let you move forward.”
CHIRAG TULSIANI
“By letting go, it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go.”
LAO TZU
“To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the clingings and disappointments of the past.”
JACK KORNFIELD
“Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future.”
DAPHNE ROSE KINGMA
ALEKSANDRA NINKOVIC
As we conclude our look at Letting Go Quotes, keep in mind that letting go is not an act of defeat, but rather an affirmation of our inner strength. It’s a declaration that we deserve to be free to pursue the opportunities that await us. May these quotes serve as lights on your path to growth, reminding you that by letting go, you make room for something beautiful to emerge.
Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
