Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. 
Epictetus, philosopher

Enjoy what you can and ignore the rest. Let’s not waste any energy fighting things that are outside our control. 
Paulo Coelho

If you worry too much about what might be, and wonder too long about what might have been, you will ignore and completely miss what is. 
Marc and Angel Chernoff, authors

The only real battle in life is between hanging on and letting go. 
Shannon L. Alder, author

Life is to be lived, not controlled. 
Ralph Ellison, author

The creative process is a process of surrender, not control. 
Julia Cameron, author

Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t. 
Steve Maraboli, author

You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. 
Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor

Radical acceptance rests on letting go of the illusion of control and a willingness to notice and accept things as they are right now. 
Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist

Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on. 
Eckhart Tolle

I am very happy Because I have conquered myself And not the world. 
Sri Chinmoy, spiritual leader

Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it. 
Ann Landers, motivational write

Learning to live is learning to let go. 
Sogyal Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist