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Holding On Quotes

Knowing what to hold and what to release.

Deciding what's worth holding on to — habits, beliefs, relationships — is a recurring theme across these quotes. Our Belief quotes collection expands on that idea further.

I don't want to be someone in my sixties holding on to a group that I created when I was in my twenties.

Quotes by Zainab Salbi

For us, holding on to religious rules, and following them, and refraining from what's forbidden, and being diligent with our duties, what do we call that? That's what we call freedom.

Quotes by Muqtada al Sadr

I don't believe there is any point in holding on to too many things in life.

Quotes by Katrina Kaif

I'm so uncoordinated, I can't really do that much, so my specialty is standing in one spot or holding on to something, like an exploding rocket or a jetski.

Quotes by Johnny Knoxville

Art Quotes

All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.

Quotes by Havelock Ellis

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

Quotes by George S. Patton

If you're not open, you're not transparent, you're still holding on to vaults of information, you're not going to build that trust.

Quotes by Gavin Newsom

You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.

Quotes by Dean Martin

You can't hit someone if they're holding on to you.

Quotes by David Haye

Attitude Quotes

Racism been over. It's the old people that keep on holding on to it.

Quotes by ASAP Ferg

When I was younger, I could get that white-knuckle grip of holding on to an idea and not wanting to let it go.

Quotes by Alycia Debnam-Carey

And the attitude of faith is the very opposite of clinging to belief, of holding on.

Quotes by Alan Watts

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do some people avoid holding on to too many things?
One view suggests that fewer attachments in life create room for freedom and reduce unnecessary weight, favoring simplicity over accumulation.
How can religious duty be described as holding on?
Some frame following religious rules and avoiding what's forbidden as a form of freedom, redefining what might look restrictive as actually liberating.
What does it mean to feel too old to hold on to old habits?
One quote reflects discomfort at the idea of clinging in later life to an identity formed decades earlier, suggesting growth requires letting some things go.
Can holding on refer to something physical, not just emotional?
Yes, one quote uses holding on literally, describing hanging onto something unstable like an exploding rocket or a jetski, played for comic effect.
Where can I find more quotes about belief and attitude?
Visit our Belief quotes collection for related reflections, or browse our Attitude quotes page for more on mindset.

For thoughts on staying grounded through change, browse our Attitude quotes page, or explore creative persistence in our Art quotes collection.