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Top 50 Most Inspirational Quotes About Moving and Change

Change is an inevitable part of life, and sometimes it can be a daunting journey. Whether switching careers, moving to a new city, or simply embracing personal growth, we all face moments when we need a little inspiration to keep us going. Moving, in particular, is an exciting yet stressful transition that most people will go through at least a couple of times in their life. It can make you wonder if you’re doing the right thing and what your new life is going to look like. 

We’ve compiled the top 56 inspirational quotes about moving and change to uplift your spirits, ignite your passion, and remind you that embracing change can lead to incredible transformations. So, if you’re ready to embark on a new chapter in your life, let these inspirational moving quotes serve as your guiding light and source of motivation as you move.

Best Inspirational Moving Quotes to Help You Embrace Change

Quotes About Moving Forward in Life

  1. “Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is moving forward.” – Maxwell Maltz
  2. “Everybody has talent, it’s just a matter of moving around until you’ve discovered what it is.” – George Lucas
  3. “All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.” – Benjamin Franklin
  4. “If your world doesn’t allow you to dream, move to one where you can.” – Billy Idol
  5. “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
  6. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie
  7. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein
  8. “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford
  9. “Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.” – LL Cool J
  10. “There’s no time for regrets. You’ve just got to keep moving forward.” – Mike McCready
  11. “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton
  12. “My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you’re moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again.” – Richard Branson
  13. “I find that the best way to do things is to constantly move forward and to never doubt anything and keep moving forward, if you make a mistake say you made a mistake.” – John Frusciante
  14. “It’s in the act of having to do things that you don’t want to that you learn something about moving past the self. Past the ego.” – Bell Hooks
  15. “There is no standing still because time is moving forward.” – Greg Lake
  16. “It’s a wonderful world. You can’t go backwards. You’re always moving forward. It’s the wonderful part about life. And that’s terrific.” – Harvey Fierstein
  17. “Time is a circus, always packing up and moving away.” – Ben Hecht

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Quotes About Embracing Change

  1. “Change is a great and horrible thing, and people love it or hate it at the same time. Without change, however, you just don’t move.” – Marc Jacobs
  2. “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” – Seth Godin
  3. “The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning.” – Ivy Baker Priest
  4. “Life is a moving, breathing thing. We have to be willing to constantly evolve. Perfection is constant transformation.” – Nia Peeples
  5. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch
  6. “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” – Brian Tracy
  7. “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change” – Albert Einstein
  8. “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” – Deepak Chopra
  9. “We all get scared and want to turn away, but it isn’t always strength that makes you stay. Strength is also making the decision to change your destiny.” – Zoraida Córdova
  10. “If you do not change direction, you might end up where you are heading.” – Lao Tzu
  11. “By changing nothing, nothing changes.” – Tony Robbins

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Quotes About Moving to a New Home

  1. “Happiness doesn’t have just one address.” – Anonymous
  2. “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coehlo
  3. “Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you’ve never been to, perhaps more homesick than for familiar ground.” – Judith Thurman
  4. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan
  5. “It is not down in any map, true places never are.” – Herman Melville
  6. “I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” – Harun Yahya
  7. “Wherever you go, go with all your heart!” – Confucius
  8. “If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree.” – Jim Rohn

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Quotes About Navigating the Housing Market

  1. “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” – Mark Twain
  2. “Our economy isn’t going to recover until the housing market finds its footing.” – Mark Zandi
  3. “With all the challenges in the housing market, it’s clear we need a new vision for the way we design our homes, our communities–and even our lives.” – Sarah Susanka
  4. “The best time to buy a home is always five years ago.” – Ray Brown
  5. “If you’re not going to put your money into real estate, Where else?” – Tamir Sapir

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Quotes About Embracing Fear and Starting Fresh

  1. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman
  2. “Never too old, never too bad, never too late, never too sick to start from scratch once again.” – Bikram Choudhury
  3. “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” – Elbert Hubbard
  4. “As soon as anyone starts telling you to be “realistic,” cross that person off your invitation list.” – John Eliot
  5. “The thing about limitations is that they are only true as long as you believe in them. So, instead of believing in your limitations, start believing in yourself.” – Jay Shetty
  6. “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes … the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules … You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things … They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius …” – Steve Jobs
  7. “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln
  8. “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” – Soren Kierkegaard
  9. “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan
  10. “It’s not about how slow you go, just as long as you don’t stop.” – Jay Shetty
  11. “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin
  12. “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Les Brown
  13. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins
  14. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau
  15. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

Feeling Inspired by These Moving Quotes? Let Us Help You Take the Big Step!

If you’re ready to move to a new place in New York City, you’ll need the help of professional moving services to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. At Metropolis Moving, our team is dedicated to helping you get your items to your new home quickly and efficiently. Get a moving quote today, and you’ll be one step closer to living the life you envision for yourself in New York City.

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