Clinging Quotes
On what we hold onto long after we should let go.
These clinging quotes describe the habit of holding onto blame, old wounds, or outdated ideas rather than moving forward. One speaker warns that forgiveness is hard to accept while still Aimlessly nursing grudges.
Protestants attacked Catholics during the 1844 Nativist riots in Philadelphia. Guess what that was about? Anti-immigrant sentiment. Back then, it was the influx of Irish Catholics into the city. Now, it's Donald Trump clinging to a bygone notion of Protestant...
And the attitude of faith is the very opposite of clinging to belief, of holding on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is this collection of clinging quotes about?
This page gathers quotes about clinging to things that hold people back, from blaming a parent to nursing old grudges instead of accepting forgiveness.
Why do people search for clinging quotes?
People look for language describing the difficulty of letting go, whether of blame, hurt, or outdated assumptions. These quotes offer a few grounded, specific examples of that struggle.
What do these quotes say about clinging to blame?
One quote describes blaming a mother as simply a negative way of continuing to cling to her, framing blame itself as a form of attachment rather than genuine independence.
What do these quotes say about clinging to grudges?
Another quote warns that forgiveness cannot be embraced while someone stays busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges, presenting the two as incompatible.
Do any of these quotes apply clinging to ideas rather than people?
Yes; one notes the danger in science of clinging to familiar models even as comparative studies reveal better explanations. See related reflection in our Age quotes.
Another notes the danger scientists face in clinging to familiar models even as new evidence emerges. For more on release and change, see our Age quotes.
