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Ended Quotes: Closure and Moving On

Words for every ending

These quotes on endings touch on wars, marriages, and bands, echoing the theme of what comes After something concludes.

A well begun is half ended.

Quotes by A. C. Benson

I'll always be sad that my marriage ended.

Quotes by Shania Twain

My problems were not what ended Creed.

Quotes by Scott Stapp

I ended the war a horse ahead.

Quotes by Nathan Bedford Forrest

After Quotes

Reconciliations are for after the violence has ended.

Quotes by N. K. Jemisin

The day after 'X-Factor' ended, I was in the studio with Will.I.Am.

Quotes by Cher Lloyd

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these quotes describe the end of a war?
One speaker describes finishing a conflict while still ahead, using a wry comparison to a horse race rather than dwelling on loss.
What do the quotes say about reconciliation?
One line suggests that making peace only becomes possible once conflict has fully stopped, framing reconciliation as something that follows, not precedes, an ending. See our After quotes for more on that idea.
Is heartbreak a theme in these quotes?
Yes, one quote expresses lasting sadness over a marriage that didn't last, a candid admission of grief tied to personal loss.
Do any quotes mention specific bands or groups?
One speaker clarifies that their own struggles weren't the reason their band stopped performing together, pushing back on a common assumption about the split.
Are these quotes only about painful endings?
Not entirely - some carry a tone of acceptance, suggesting endings are Always part of life's natural rhythm rather than something to fear.

Several reflect that every ending is tied to something that once Begun, whether a conflict, a relationship, or a career.