“Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning... Anyone can start over and make a new ending.”
My understanding
This quote is a comforting reminder that the past doesn’t define my future. I can’t change what has already happened, but I can decide what comes next.
It’s not about rewriting the beginning. It’s about using what I’ve learned to create a better ending. Every mistake, every setback, and every wrong turn can teach me something valuable if I choose to see it that way.
This perspective gives me hope. No matter how many mistakes I’ve made or how far off track I feel, I can always start again. Each new day is a chance to make different choices, to grow, and to move closer to the life I want.
The power to shape my story is always in my hands. What matters isn’t where I’ve been, but where I decide to go from here.
Source
The exact origin of the quote is unclear, but it has been popularized by multiple authors and speakers over time. Quote Investigator
Reminds me
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Steve Jobs’ quote "You never achieve what you want without falling on your face a few times.". Well said. Success isn’t a straight path. It’s full of falls and failures. It’s about getting back up, wiser and more determined.
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From Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, "Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success."