Advancing Quotes
On progress, momentum and choosing to move forward
These quotes frame progress as something that keeps moving, urging readers to look ahead rather than cling to the past, even when circumstances get difficult. For more on forward momentum, see our Margaret Drabble quotes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do these quotes see change as something to resist?
No, each line frames forward movement as necessary, even preferable to standing still or looking backward.
Is there a line about not repeating the past?
Yes, one quote warns against resting on what earlier generations accomplished while the world keeps changing.
How is a retreat reframed in one quote?
It's described instead as simply moving in a new direction, not as a step backward at all.
Is progress described as automatic here?
No, it's framed as a deliberate shift toward what could be, rather than something guaranteed.
Where can I read more about forward momentum?
See our Margaret Drabble quotes for related reflection.
Sometimes moving forward gets framed differently than expected, even reframing a setback as a change in direction. Browse our Interpreter quotes for more perspective on framing and language.
