"You will never be happy if you continue to hold on to the things that make you sad."

Happiness
You will never be happy if you continue to hold on to the things that make you sad.
— Author Unknown
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What this quote means

Holding on to what hurts, such as old grudges, a past relationship or regret, keeps you from moving toward happiness. The quote asks you to let some of it go.

When to share it: For someone who cannot stop replaying the past.

Who said it?

The original author is unknown. The line has been shared widely online for years without a confirmed source, so we credit it as Author Unknown rather than guess.

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You will never be happy if you continue to hold on to the things that make you sad. — Author Unknown

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