Forgetting quotes is an occupational hazard for entrepreneurs. We’re always on the lookout for new quotes to inspire and motivate us, but sometimes we just can’t remember the ones we’ve already read. That’s why we’ve put together a compilation of our favorite forgotten quotes from entrepreneurs who have been there before us. So go ahead and bookmark this page, and next time you’re feeling down or need a dose of inspiration, come back here for a pick-me-up.

The best forgetting quotes

1. I’m sometimes scared that I’m forgetting what my dad was like. — Ross Welford, Time Travelling with a Hamster

2. …because love is continual interrogation. I don’t know of a better definition of love. — Milan Kundera, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

3. Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering. — Paulo Coelho

4. In the practical use of our intellect, forgetting is as important as remembering. — William James

5. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The Soul that rises with us, our life’s Star,  Hath had elsewhere its setting,  And cometh from afar. — William Wordsworth

6. True wealth is contentment, and happiness is forgetting to worry how you are and how much you have. — Robert Thurman, Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit and Be Much Happier

7. I had to relearn how to love myself by forgetting the opinions of everyone else and focusing on my opinion of myself. — Winnie Harlow

8. Ignoring the question is not the solution of problem, Same as forgetting the sorrow isn’t happiness — Sarthak Tiwari

9. I keep forgetting about your amnesia. Heh. Forgetting about amnesia. That’s funny. — Rick Riordan

10. I’m sometimes scared that I’m forgetting what my dad was like. — Ross Welford, Time Travelling with a Hamster

11. Forgiving is not about forgetting, it’s letting go of the hurt. — Mary Mcleod Bethune

12. But remember what I said about forgetting what I said? — Pseudonymous Bosch, The Name of This Book Is Secret

13. Isn’t elegance forgetting what one is wearing? — Yves Saint

14. Forgetting is the cost of living cheerfully. — Zoe Akins

15. When we try and use fear or pride to stop from sinning, we are forgetting that we sin because of either fear or pride. — Timothy Keller

16. I am no longer in love with her, that’s certain, but maybe I love her. Love is so short, forgetting is so long. — Pablo Neruda

17. …because love is continual interrogation. I don’t know of a better definition of love. — Milan Kundera, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

18. Isn’t elegance forgetting what one is wearing? — Yves Saint

19. Yesterday ended last night. Every day is a new beginning. Learn the skill of forgetting. And move on. — Norman Vincent Peale

20. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting. Not in entire forgetfulness, and not in utter nakedness, but trailing clouds of glory do we come. — William Wordsworth

21. When men do not forget what can be forgotten but forget what cannot be forgotten–that may be called true forgetting. — Zhuangzi, The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu

22. For hundreds of thousands of years I have been dust–grains floating and flying in the will of the air, often forgetting ever being in that state, but in sleep I migrate back. — Rumi

23. A nation forgetting its own laughter is in a sad state of affairs — Sherry Marie Gallagher, Boulder Blues: A Tale of the Colorado Counterculture

24. The degree of slowness is directionally proportional to the intensity of memory. The degree of speed is directionally proportional to the intensity of forgetting. — Milan Kundera

25. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting… — William Wordsworth, The Major Works

26. When GOD opens a door and it looks dark on the inside. Don’t fret. You are forgetting one thing: you are light and only when you go in does it light up. — TemitOpe Ibrahim

27. That was the danger of nostalgia, Drizzt realized. One often remembered the good of the past while forgetting the troubles. — R.A. Salvatore, Passage to Dawn

28. Forgive but do not forget, or you will be hurt again. Forgiving changes the perspectives. Forgetting loses the lesson. — Paulo Coelho

29. The degree of slowness is directionally proportional to the intensity of memory. The degree of speed is directionally proportional to the intensity of forgetting. — Milan Kundera

30. I’ve been looking only at what’s to be done next and forgetting why we’re doing it. — Ursula K. Le Guin

31. …because love is continual interrogation. I don’t know of a better definition of love. — Milan Kundera, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

32. Life is about balance. It’s not about forgetting the bad times or escaping them. It’s about creating enough good times to outweigh the bad. — Tommy Cotton, Just Went Out for Milk

33. Don’t be tricked by the verisimilitude into forgetting this is fiction! — Sha Li

34. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The Soul that rises with us, our life’s Star,  Hath had elsewhere its setting,  And cometh from afar. — William Wordsworth

35. Like hatred, guilt can’t be locked in the silence of forgetting, without taking part of your soul with it. — Shannon L. Alder

36. To celebrate freedom and democracy while forgetting American’s origins in a slavery economy is patriotism à la carte. — Ta–Nehisi Coates, The Case for Reparations

37. One keeps forgetting old age up to the very brink of the grave. — Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

38. There are less chances of forgetting what you learn from failure–Sanjeet Veen — Sanjeet Veen

39. Forgetting is the cost of living cheerfully. — Zoe Akins

40. Letting go isn’t about forgetting — it’s about learning and moving on. It’s making a choice to be strengthened by your past… not strangled by it.

41. The crime of loving is forgetting. — Maurice Chevalier

42. Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering. — Paulo Coelho

43. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The Soul that rises with us, our life’s Star,  Hath had elsewhere its setting,  And cometh from afar. — William Wordsworth

44. I had to relearn how to love myself by forgetting the opinions of everyone else and focusing on my opinion of myself. — Winnie Harlow

45. When the remembering was done, the forgetting could begin. — Sara Zarr

46. Isn’t elegance forgetting what one is wearing? — Yves Saint

47. Forgetting someone is like getting over a hundred addictions everyday. — Taylor Swift

48. I had to relearn how to love myself by forgetting the opinions of everyone else and focusing on my opinion of myself. — Winnie Harlow

49. I have forgotten more of my life than I remember, and with my forgetting I have lost my being. — Russell Hoban, The Lion of Boaz–Jachin and Jachin–Boaz

50. Forgetting is the cost of living cheerfully. — Zoe Akins

Conclusion

Remembering can bring joy and even healing, but sometimes it’s best to forget. Forgetting can be a healthy way to move on from past mistakes and hurtful memories. With that in mind, here are some of the best quotes about forgetting: “Forget the past and move on. Let go of what’s gone, appreciate what still remains, and look forward to what’s coming next.” —Unknown “Forgetting isn’t about blocking out the past; it’s about being ready for what lies ahead.” —Anonymous “Forget the times of sorrow and remember the moments of joy.” —Unknown “No matter how much it hurts, sometimes you need to forget what’s gone, appreciate what still remains, and look forward to what’s coming next.” —Anonymous “Forgetting doesn’t mean you’re giving up; it means you’re starting anew.” —Anonymous “The only way to move forward is to forget the past and embrace the present.” —Unknown “Forgetting is sometimes the best way to move on.” —Anonymous No matter what you’re going through, it’s important to remember that forgetting can be a healthy and necessary part of life. Use these quotes to inspire you to move on from the past and embrace the present and future.