Holding Quotes
On grip, release, and what we carry
These holding quotes cover unexpectedly different ground — releasing the past rather than clinging to proof of it, an odd and slightly dangerous performance trick involving a soaked sponge, and a clear preference for letting resentment go rather than holding onto it. Each treats holding as either a burden or a choice. See also Pages quotes for more reflective lines.
Flames from the lips may be produced by holding in the mouth a sponge saturated with the purest gasoline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does holding mean across these different quotes?
It shifts meaning from emotionally clinging to the past, to a literal grip used in an unusual performance trick, to holding onto resentment.
Is there a quote about grudges?
Yes, one line states plainly that the speaker dislikes holding onto grudges at all.
What is the unusual trick mentioned in one quote?
It describes producing flame effects by holding a fuel-soaked sponge in the mouth, a risky and unconventional method.
Is one quote about moving on from the past?
Yes, a speaker describes having little interest in keeping physical proof of past events.
Where can I find more short reflective quote topics?
Try Pages quotes for another compact, thoughtful collection.
Sometimes holding on serves no purpose at all, as these quotes suggest. Explore Arms Race quotes for a very different kind of topic.
