The Past Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old the past quotes, the past sayings, and the past proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

The present changes the past. Looking back you do not find what you left behind. Kiran Desai
When the past is forgotten, the present is unforgettable Martin Amis
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. Mother Theresa
If you have a past with which you feel dissatisfied, then forget it, now. Imagine a new story for your life and believe in it. Focus only on the moments when you achieved what you desired, and that strength will help you to get what you want. Paulo Coelho
The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not worshipped; it is our future in which we will find our greatness. Pierre Trudeau
Sometimes in order to be happy in the present moment you have to be willing to give up all hope for a better past. Robert Holden
Me and you, we got more yesterday than anybody. We need some kind of tomorrow. Toni Morrison
My yesterdays walk with me. They keep step, they are gray faces that peer over my shoulder. William Golding
Things without all remedy should be without regard: what's done is done. William Shakespeare
The past is always tense, the future perfect. Zadie Smith