100 Inspiring Quotes About New Beginnings

New beginnings. A phrase that may elicit a roller coaster of emotions for any individual who has experienced starting fresh in some way- changing careers, starting a degree, moving across the country, leaving a toxic relationship.

For some, a new beginning is full of excitement- a chance to welcome the thrill of leaving behind the old and starting with something fresh. From this perspective, a new beginning brings opportunity. It’s the prospect of something better than the status quo. For others, a new beginning induces uncertainty. The familiar is replaced with the unfamiliar. Change can be uncomfortable, and the fears of “what if’s” may surface.

For most individuals, a new beginning elicits a mixture of human emotions. The movie Inside Out beautifully depicts a young girl faced with a fresh start. The feelings of Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness emerge in various ways as she adjusts to a new city, a new school, a new hockey team, and a new group of friends.

Whatever emotions you are currently experiencing as you step into your new beginning; chances are you can benefit from encouraging words about starting fresh. Famous authors, inspirational speakers, and everyday individuals have contributed to a beautiful collection of quotes about new beginnings. Regardless of what new beginning you might be facing, these quotes provide motivation, encouragement, and hope in the process of change. May this collection of 100 inspiring quotes about new beginnings meet you in your current emotions and inspire your new start in whichever way you need.

Quotes on Embracing Change

• “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts
• “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy
• “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John C. Maxwell
• “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu
• “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
• “Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” – Tom Stoppard
• “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou
• “Change can be scary, but you know what’s scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving, and progressing.” – Mandy Hale
• “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller

Quotes on Overcoming Challenges

• “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs
• “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
• “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
• “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” – Nido Qubein
• “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
• “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine

Quotes on Embracing Possibilities

• “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
• “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” – J.P. Morgan
• “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” – Buddha
• “Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath and start again.” – Unknown
• “The best time for new beginnings is now.” – Unknown
• “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
• “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
• “One small step can change your life. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu
• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
• “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson
• “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” – T.S. Eliot
• “The beginning is always today.” – Mary Shelley
• “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay w here you are.” – J.P. Morgan

Quotes on Personal Transformation

• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
• “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
• “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis
• “The most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love and to work hard.” – John Wooden
• “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
• “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
• “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Quotes on Letting Go of the Past

• “No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.” – Buddha
• “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts
• “Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.” – Steve Maraboli
• “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli
• “If you want to fly in the sky, you need to leave the earth. If you want to move forward, you need to let go the past that drags you down.” – Amit Ray
• “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” – Unknown
• “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca
• “The only way to make a new beginning is to shake off the dust of the past.” – Unknown
• “The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” – Steve Maraboli
• “The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply forget the past and forge toward the future.” – Alyson Noel
• “It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

Quotes on Inner Strength

• “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi
• “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” – Bob Marley
• “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” – Jodi Picoult
• “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts
• “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca
• “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself that you can’t achieve it.” – Jordan Belfort

Quotes on Recognizing Opportunities

• “I want every day to be a fresh start on expanding what is possible.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” – Lao Tzu,
• “Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath and start again.” – Unknown,
• “Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” – Meister Eckhart

Quotes on Celebrating Progress

• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs
• “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Oscar Wilde
• “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
• “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
• “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
• “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
• “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
• “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Quotes on Inspiring Others

• “The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own.” – Benjamin Disraeli
• “As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” – Marianne Williamson
• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
• “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
• “Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams.” – Unknown
• “We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll

Quotes on Reflection and Gratitude

• “The future is always beginning now.” – Mark Strand
• “Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath, smile, and start again.” – Unknown
• “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” – J.P. Morgan
• “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts
• “The beginning is always today.” – Mary Shelley
• “Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.” – Peter Hagerty
• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
• “Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” – Rumi
• “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
• “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela

Conclusion

This compilation of 100 quotes about new beginnings inspires resilience, growth, and hope. Many of the quotes emphasize the importance of letting go of the past and embracing the possibilities of the future. Others focus on the power of taking small steps towards change and the importance of self-reflection.

Whether it’s for you, or for someone else, having an inspirational quote about new beginnings can help foster courage, resilience, and gratitude. Words have power! Give yourself the opportunity to soak in these meaningful words of wisdom about fresh starts. My challenge for you is to choose three quotes that resonate with you, write them on a post it or card, and tape them up in a place you will see them daily (the bathroom mirror, the fridge, etc.). Let these words be on display for the moments you need them most!

About the Author:

Rachel Dickens is an intern EMDR therapist working at Infinite Healing and Wellness. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UCLA and is finishing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She also has professional experience counseling D1 college athletes in emotional, personal, and spiritual growth at UCLA, UC Berkeley, and San Diego State. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, baking, Disneyland trips, and DIY home projects.