10 Quotes for a Happy New Year 2023
Welcome to the New Year! It's a time for fresh beginnings and optimism. As we enter 2023, it's a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future with hope and inspiration. To get you started on this journey, here are 16 quotes to help guide you towards a happy and fulfilling New Year. From inspiring words of wisdom to thoughtful reflections, these quotes will help put you in the right frame of mind as you kick off the year. May 2023 be your best year yet!
1) A fresh start
New Year’s Day is a time to look forward to what lies ahead, but it also offers an opportunity to reflect on the past. As we start a new year, we can think of it as a fresh start – a chance to begin again, to learn from our mistakes and leave behind anything that isn’t working for us. Here are some inspiring quotes about making the most of a fresh start in the New Year:
"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." – Oprah Winfrey
"Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." – Brad Paisley
"This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change." – Taylor Swift
"New Year’s Day: now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual." – Mark Twain
"And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been." – Rainer Maria Rilke
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot." – Michael Altshuler
2) Looking back
The New Year is a time to reflect on the year that passed and remember the moments, people, and experiences we encountered along the way. Taking a moment to look back allows us to cherish the moments that have already passed and appreciate all that we have been through and all that we have achieved.
As we move into the new year, here are some quotes to help you look back on the past year and reflect on all the beauty and joy it brought into your life.
“The best thing about memories is making them.” – Unknown
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” – Bil Keane
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Maya Angelou
“The past does not define who you are, it shapes who you are.” – Unknown
“There’s no place like home.” – Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz
“Our happiest moments as travelers always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else.” – Lawrence Block
“The beauty of life lies in memories we have forgotten.” – Unknown
“The best thing about memories is that you don’t need an album to access them. They just stay with you.” – Unknown
3) The present moment
We can’t ignore the power of the present moment. As the New Year begins, it’s important to remember to focus on the here and now. The future is uncertain, so make the most of the moments we have right now. Here are some quotes to help you appreciate the present moment:
• “The past has no power over the present moment.” – Eckhart Tolle
• “Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed.” – Corita Kent
• “You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” – Virginia Woolf
• “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha
• “Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” – Maya Angelou
• “Life is an ever-flowing process and somewhere on the path some happiness is to be found.” – Alan Cohen
• “Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory.” – Betty Smith
• “Forget yesterday–it has already forgotten you. Don’t sweat tomorrow–you haven’t even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift–today.” – Steve Maraboli
• “If you want to be happy, be.” – Leo Tolstoy
4) Moving forward
The only way to move forward is to let go of the past and embrace the present. Life is always changing and evolving, and it's up to us to take control and make the most of every moment. The future can be exciting if we allow ourselves to take risks and pursue our dreams. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to reflect on the past year, learn from our mistakes, and strive to make the next year even better. Let’s make 2023 a year of growth and accomplishment by making small changes each day and striving to achieve our goals.
Quotes about Moving Forward:
• "The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power." - Unknown
• "A year from now you may wish you had started today." - Karen Lamb
• "You must leave your many millions, And the gay and festive crowd; Though you roll in royal billions, There's no pocket in a shroud." -John Ayton
• "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
• "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar
5) The future
When we consider the future, we should never forget to hold on to hope. No matter what life throws our way, we can always have faith that something better lies ahead. Here are some quotes to keep us hopeful as we look forward to a bright and prosperous New Year 2023.
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln
"It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then." - Lewis Carroll
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want." - Unknown
"One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things." - John Burroughs
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"The only way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker
"If you don't like where you are, move. You are not a tree." - Unknown
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw
"The past has no power over the present moment." - Eckhart Tolle
"A year from now you may wish you had started today." - Karen Lamb
6) Letting go
Letting go can be one of the most difficult, yet most freeing things to do in life. As we move forward into the new year, it's important to remember that we can't carry everything with us. It can be hard to say goodbye to things and people that no longer serve our highest good, but it's essential for growth and progress.
Here are some quotes about letting go that can help you find strength and acceptance as you transition into the new year:
"The most difficult aspect of the journey is letting go of what no longer serves us." —J.R. Rim
"To heal a wound, you need to stop touching it." —unknown
"You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one." —unknown
"The past has no power over the present moment." —Eckhart Tolle
"Let go of those who bring you down and surround yourself with those who bring out the best in you." —unknown
"It’s time to face your fears, embrace change, and let go of the past." —unknown
"Sometimes you have to accept the fact that something that was once a huge part of your life is now becoming a memory." —unknown
"By forgiving, you free yourself from being imprisoned by the past." —Thich Nhat Hanh
"Letting go doesn’t mean that you don’t care about someone anymore. It’s just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself." —unknown
"Be thankful for the pain because it made you stronger; be thankful for the losses because they made you wiser; be thankful for the obstacles because they made you resilient." —unknown
7) Gratitude
It’s easy to forget about how much we have to be grateful for. Taking time to express your gratitude for the people and things in your life can be immensely rewarding. To help you take stock of what you’re thankful for as we move into 2023, here are some inspiring quotes about gratitude:
• “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Anonymous
• “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust
• “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “Appreciate everything your associates do for the business. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They’re absolutely free and worth a fortune.” – Sam Walton
• “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie
• “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Cicero
• “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer
• “Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” – Aesop
• “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy
• “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglar
8) Hope
Hope is one of the most powerful and motivating forces in life. As we look ahead to the New Year of 2023, it’s important to have a positive outlook and hope for the best. Here are some inspiring quotes to help you find strength and hope for the New Year:
• “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” – Suzanne Collins
• “Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come.” – Alfred Tennyson
• “If you have faith and hope, anything is possible.” – Anonymous
• “Life is full of ups and downs but your hope and enthusiasm will keep you going.” – Anonymous
• “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” – Winnie the Pooh
• “Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense regardless of how it turns out.” – Vaclav Havel
• “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
• “It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without words and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson
• “Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.” – Lin Yutang
• “Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.” – Anne Lamott
• “In every change, in every falling leaf there is some pain, some beauty. And that's the way new leaves grow.” – Amit Ray
• “Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try.” – Jack Canfield
• “In life, hope and love are eternal. May they never cease in your heart!” – Unknown
9) Faith
The power of faith can never be underestimated. It is one of the strongest human emotions, and one of the most important parts of a successful life. As we start the New Year 2023, it's important to remember that no matter what challenges or obstacles come our way, we can always rely on faith to guide us. Here are some inspiring quotes about faith for the New Year:
1) “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
2) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6
3) “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” - George Addair
4) “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” - William Shakespeare
5) “Faith is like radar that sees through the fog — the reality of things at a distance that the human eye cannot see.” - Corrie ten Boom
6) “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
7) “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” - Hebrews 11:1
8) “Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.” - Rabindranath Tagore
9) “Prayer is when you talk to God; faith is when you listen to God.” - Dada Vaswani
10) “Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
10) Love
As we welcome the new year, let us remember that the most powerful thing we can do is to love and be loved. Love doesn’t come in a perfect package, it’s something we create through our actions. We can start by appreciating ourselves and those around us more. Here are some inspiring quotes to help remind us of the power of love:
1. “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” ― William Shakespeare
2. “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” ― William Shakespeare
3. “Love never fails.” ― 1 Corinthians 13:8
4. “Love is an untamed force. When we try to control it, it destroys us. When we try to imprison it, it enslaves us. When we try to understand it, it leaves us feeling lost and confused.” ― Paulo Coelho
5. “You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” ― Oscar Wilde
6. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” ― 1 Corinthians 13:4
7. “We love the things we love for what they are.” ― Robert Frost
8. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched—they must be felt with the heart.” ― Helen Keller
9. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” ― Lucille Ball
10. “Where there is love there is life.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
