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Move On Quotes

Quotes on recognizing when it's time to move on.

Several of these quotes treat moving on as a matter of timing and decision rather than something that just happens - deciding for yourself when enough is enough. That idea of deliberate Closure runs through most of the collection.

You have to decide when it is time to move on.

Quotes by Wendy Whelan

There is always a time to move on.

Quotes by Jock Stein

We all make mistakes but one has to move on.

Quotes by Jeffrey Archer

I'm not a supporter of ObamaCare. I voted to repeal it, to defund it, et cetera. But we do need to move on.

Quotes by Erik Paulsen

Closure Quotes

I do a project, and then I move on.

Quotes by Daryl Hall

Don't wait. If it's not right, move on.

Quotes by Andy Lau

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about deciding to move on?
Most frame it as an active choice - you decide when it's time, rather than waiting for outside permission or a clear sign.
Is moving on connected to mistakes in these quotes?
Yes - one quote acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes, but insists that dwelling on them isn't the answer; eventually you have to move on. See Growth quotes for related ideas.
How does the political quote use "move on"?
It applies the phrase to a policy debate, with the speaker noting opposition to a law while still arguing it's time to move past the fight over it.
Do any of these quotes suggest there's a wrong time to move on?
Not explicitly, though the repeated emphasis on timing implies that moving on too early or too late both miss the point - the right moment matters.
What's the emotional tone of these move on quotes?
Mostly practical and even-keeled rather than dramatic, treating moving on as a normal part of handling setbacks, a theme also touched on in Closure quotes.

One quote applies the idea to politics, arguing that even after voting to repeal something, there comes a point where debate needs to move forward. See Growth and Identity quotes for related themes.