Second chances can make the difference between failure and success, heartbreak and true love, loneliness and friendship.

 143 Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You

Second chances are hard to come by, but they happen more often than you might think.

Second chances don’t come often, so when they do, we should be grateful and take advantage of them. It’s easy to keep our focus on where we went wrong in the past, but sometimes it’s best to stop and think about how we can make better choices in the future and achieve more positive results.

Sometimes, you’re given second chances in life to make it right. When you’re given a second chance, it’s important to make the most of it and learn from past mistakes in order to have the best possible outcome.

We’ve all been given second chances at some point in our lives, and these are the best quotes from famous entrepreneurs and other public figure about second chances that encourage you to never give up hope in yourself or others.

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Best Quotes About Second Chances

I don’t buy the idea of a second chance. With hope we make a lot of chances. ―Toba Beta

I don’t buy the idea of a second chance. With hope we make a lot of chances. ―Toba Beta,  Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You,

Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor. ―H. Jackson Brown Jr.

I have become convinced that God thoroughly enjoys fixing and saving things that are broken. That means that no matter how hurt and defeated you feel, no matter how badly you have been damaged, God can repair you. God can give anyone a second chance. ―Melody Carlson

When you cannot make up your mind between two evenly balanced courses of action, choose the bolder. ―W. J. Slim

When you cannot make up your mind between two evenly balanced courses of action, choose the bolder. ―W. J. Slim, best quotes about second chances,

Without failing at one thing, there won’t be an opportunity to try again, learn and grow. Life isn’t static but dynamic. Learn to embrace whatever situation you may face and strive to overcome. Believe in yourself, knowing your best is yet to come. ―Kemi Sogunle

[When it comes to God] We can’t run out of second chances…only time. ―Robin Jones Gunn

[When it comes to God] We can’t run out of second chances…only time. ―Robin Jones Gunn

Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish. ―Ovid

Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish. ―Ovid, best quotes about second chances,

Don’t think there are no second chances. Life always offers you a SECOND CHANCE… It’s called TOMORROW. ―Nicholas Sparks

Faith and doubt both are needed – not as antagonists, but working side by side – to take us around the unknown curve. ―Lillian Smith

People aren’t always what you want them to be. Sometimes they disappoint you or let you down, but you have to give them a chance first. You can’t just meet someone and expect them to be everything you’re looking for and then be angry when they’re not every hope and aspiration you projected onto them. It’s foolish to believe that someone will be what you imagine them to be. And sometimes, when you give them a chance, they turn out to be better than you imagined. Different, but better. ―Chloe Rattray

That’s the thing about life. You don’t always get a second chance and there are no guarantees. Love is the only thing that really matters. ―Linda Becker

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement. ―Alfred Adler

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement. ―Alfred Adler, second chances quotes,

I’ve learned that life always offers us a second chance to prove yourself. ―Maya Angelou

We all make mistakes, everybody should be given a second chance. ― Laila Gifty Akita

Life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow. ―Dylan Thomas

Life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow. ―Dylan Thomas, best second chance quotes,

In case you never get a second chance: don’t be afraid! And what if you do get a second chance? You take it! ―C. Joy

Sometimes life gives you a second chance, or even two! Not always, but sometimes. ―Dave Wilson

There are few things as powerful as the joy of someone who got a second chance and found their purpose. ―Kim Reynolds

You are not always given a second chance and there are no guarantees. ―Linda Becker

You are not always given a second chance and there are no guarantees. ―Linda Becker, best second chance quotes,

Never be afraid to start over, it’s a new chance to rebuild what you want. You’re fortunate if you’re given a second chance. ―Malika Nura

I want the world to know that everybody deserves a second chance. ―El DeBarge

I want the world to know that everybody deserves a second chance. ―El DeBarge, second chances quotes,

We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance. ―Harrison Ford

To take that second chance, we need to notice where we are and be open to the possibility of growing. ―Holly Elissa Bruno

There’s nothing as exciting as a comeback – seeing someone with dreams, watching them fail, and then getting a second chance. ―Rachel Griffiths

If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you’ve got to go all the way. ―Lance Armstrong

If somebody is gracious enough to give me a second chance, I won’t need a third. ―Pete Rose

If somebody is gracious enough to give me a second chance, I won’t need a third. ―Pete Rose, best second chances quotes,

Basically, a second chance is a do over, an opportunity to make an additional effort at accomplishing something or reaching a goal after you’ve failed at least once. ―Robert Moskowitz

A second chance doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. In many ways, it is the more difficult thing. Because a second chance means that you have to try harder. You must rise to the challenge without the blind optimism of ignorance. ―Ling Ma

Easter is very important to me, it’s a second chance. ―Reba McEntire

Easter is very important to me, it’s a second chance. ―Reba McEntire, second chances quotes,

This has been my life. I have found it worth living, and would gladly live it again if the second chance were offered me. ―Bertrand Russell

Second Chance Quotes about Relationships

All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else. ―Mae West

All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else. ―Mae West, second chance quotes

When God gives you a second chance, it’s not something you take for granted. ―Lane Kiffin

When God gives you a second chance, it’s not something you take for granted. ―Lane Kiffin, second chances quotes,

I’ve been with my husband for seven years. With my husband and my son, I get my second chance in life to be loved and be happy. ―Tonya Harding

One of the things I believe in most strongly is the power of a second chance. ―John Fetterman

One of the things I believe in most strongly is the power of a second chance. ―John Fetterman, best second chances quotes,

Every second we have a second chance to do something we haven’t done yet. That’s why it’s called a second and not a first. ―Robert J. Braathe

Thank God you are still alive for many have died and are dying as I speak. You still have the opportunity to change and make things right whilst those that have died wish for that second chance. ―Alexander Serebryakov

Her life was her major disappointment, her mistakes carved into every premature line in her face, but I wasn’t going to let her use my life as her second chance. ―Malorie Blackman

No one can claim perfection, that’s why everyone needs a second chance ad infinitum. ―Bangambiki Habyarimana

No one can claim perfection, that’s why everyone needs a second chance ad infinitum. ―Bangambiki Habyarimana, second chances quotes,

First impressions must be impressive because there’s not a second chance for making a first impression. ―Vincent Okay Nwachukwu

Children are our second chance to have a great parent-child relationship. ―Laura Schlessinger

Children are our second chance to have a great parent-child relationship. ―Laura Schlessinger, second chances quotes,

People do make mistakes and I think they should be punished. But they should be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance. We are human beings. ―David Millar

If you fail today, there is always tomorrow to try again. You always have that second chance tomorrow. ―Avina Celeste

There is no going back in life, no return, no second chance. I cannot call back the spoken word or the accomplished deed. ―Daphne Du Maurier

As a Christian, I believe in redemption. And I believe in second chances. ―Rand Paul

As a Christian, I believe in redemption. And I believe in second chances. ―Rand Paul, second chances quotes about relationships,

Because this is what I believe – that second chances are stronger than secrets. You can let secrets go. But a second chance? You don’t let that pass you by. ―Daisy Whitney

Second chances do come your way. Like trains, they arrive and depart regularly. Recognizing the ones that matter is the trick. ―Jill A. Davis

Nothing erases the past. There is repentance, there is atonement, and there is forgiveness. That is all, but that is enough. ―Ted Chiang

I will forever believe in second chances and forgiveness, because if it weren’t for those two things I would and should be dead. ―Dedrick D. L. Pitter

We all deserve second chances, but not for the same mistake. ―Thabiso Owethu Xabanisa

We all deserve second chances, but not for the same mistake. ―Thabiso Owethu Xabanisa, second chances quotes,

Sometimes there is no next time, no time-outs, no second chances. Sometimes it’s now or never. ―Alan Bennett

I believe in second chances, but I don’t believe in third or fourth chances. ―Selena Gomez

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ―Carl Bard

Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave. ―Mary Tyler Moore

But second chances aren’t forever. Even miracles have an expiration date. ―Robyn Schneider

But second chances aren’t forever. Even miracles have an expiration date. ―Robyn Schneider, second chances quotes,

Miracles were just second chances if you really thought about it – second chances when all hope was lost. ―Kaya McLaren

Maybe that’s why there are grandkids, a second chance to get it right. ―Terri Haynes Roach

Maybe that’s why there are grandkids, a second chance to get it right. ―Terri Haynes Roach, second chances quotes,

Tomorrow when I awaken, the slate will be clean, and a new day will stretch before me. ―Lori Hatcher

We’re given second chances every day of our life. We don’t usually take them, but they’re there for the taking. ―Andrew M. Greeley

Our God of Grace often gives us a second chance, but there is no second chance to harvest a ripe crop. ―Kurt Von Schleicher

Best Quotes About Having Another Shot

If you make mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down. ―Mary Pickford

Whatever problems we had back then don’t exist anymore. It’s why we have this one more chance, and we can’t throw it away. ―Michelle Maddow

When you are on your last straw, that means you have one more opportunity, use it to not give up doing good. ―Hannah Garrison

Don’t be afraid to explore life. We are given one chance to enjoy all there is. Make your stay worthy of that one chance. ―Mark Hook

If there’s even a slight chance at getting something that will make you happy, risk it. Life’s too short and happiness is too rare. ―A.R. Lucas

Chance is not a word to toss in the air. It’s a word to take in, a word to give yourself. ―Michelle Muriel

Chance is not a word to toss in the air. It’s a word to take in, a word to give yourself. ―Michelle Muriel, second chances quotes,

Don’t Miss Your Second Chance Quotes

Everyone has a past. I have mine, you have yours, and we have ours. No matter what it takes, I will prove to you that our past, no matter how hurtful, didn’t ruin the future we could have. ―Melissa Foster

I hate New Year’s Eve. One more chance to remember that you haven’t yet done what you wanted. And to pretend it doesn’t matter. ―Gregory Maguire

It’s about second chances, Neil. Second, third, fourth, whatever, as long as you get at least one more than what anyone else wanted to give you. ―Nora Sakavic

You clutch your comfortable excuses, saying, Someday I’ll be brave, it won’t take a lot, just give me one more chance and this time I’ll grab it. ―James Alan Gardner

Second chances? I’d give anything for just one chance. One chance to make you happy. One chance to show you I care. And one chance to earn your love and make you believe that true love still exists. So before you go giving out second chances, just remember that some people would do anything for just one chance. ―Nicholas Beichley

In the space between chaos and shape, there was another chance. ―Jeanette Winterson

In the space between chaos and shape, there was another chance. ―Jeanette Winterson, second chances quotes,

Nobody owes anybody a living, but everybody is entitled to a chance. ―Jack Dempsey

Nobody owes anybody a living, but everybody is entitled to a chance. ―Jack Dempsey, second chances quotes,

You get as many chances as you want; as many as you dare to make for yourself. ―Edward Bloor

You get as many chances as you want; as many as you dare to make for yourself. ―Edward Bloor, best second chances quotes,

We never really learn from the first mistake or the second or third. It only hits us when we’re given the last chance. ―Wiz Khalifa

Childhood is Last Chance Gulch for happiness. After that, you know too much. ―Tom Stoppard

Cats are our last best chance to have a dysfunctional relationship. ―John Bush

Cats are our last best chance to have a dysfunctional relationship. ―John Bush, famous second chances quotes,

The oceans are the planet’s last great living wilderness, man’s only remaining frontier on earth, and perhaps his last chance to produce himself a rational species. ―John Culliney

Life ends so fast, so take your chance, and make it last. ―Chuck Schuldiner

Life ends so fast, so take your chance, and make it last. ―Chuck Schuldiner, best second chances quotes,

We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent co-annihilation. This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos and community. ―Martin Luther King, Jr.

The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment. ―Jules Verne

You could say that all of life is a series of last chances. ―Cynthia Voigt

You could say that all of life is a series of last chances. ―Cynthia Voigt, famous second chances quotes,

In front of him stood the woman of his dreams, giving him one last chance to kiss her. Reason didn’t stand a chance. ―Tan Redding

If they say ‘you have your last chance to look at the world,’ I wish that look would be from Çamlıca of Istanbul. ―Alphonse de Lamartine

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy with the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity. ―Mark Twain

Look, I want to love this world as though it’s the last chance I’m ever going to get to be alive and know it. ―Mary Oliver

Don’t give up. Normally, it is the last key on the ring that opens the door. ―Paulo Coelho

Don’t give up. Normally it is the last key on the ring that opens the door. ―Paulo Coelho, best quotes about second chances,

Now is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It won’t last forever. We must take it or leave it. ―C.S. Lewis

The way I see it, you have to take every chance you get because there may not be another one. ―Mary-Kate Olsen

You shouldn’t miss opportunities to live life. It could always be your last chance. ―Robyn Carr

You shouldn’t miss opportunities to live life. It could always be your last chance. ―Robyn Carr, second chances quotes,

Short Quotes about Second Chances

Chance favors only those who court her. ―Charles Nicolle

Chance favors only those who court her. ―Charles Nicolle, best second chances quotes,

I mean, we all need a second chance sometimes. ―Joel Osteen

I mean, we all need a second chance sometimes. ―Joel Osteen

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance. ―Shinedown

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance. ―Shinedown, Give Me a Second Chance: Quotes About Second Chances,

Swallow your pride occasionally. It’s not fattening. ―Frank Tyger

Swallow your pride occasionally.  It’s not fattening. ―Frank Tyger, Give Me a Second Chance: Quotes About Second Chances,

… forgiveness is a four-letter word: Love. ―Elizabeth Marx

… forgiveness is a four letter word: Love. ―Elizabeth Marx, Give Me a Second Chance: Quotes About Second Chances,

The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow. ―H. G. Wells

The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow. ―H. G. Wells, Quotes About Second Chances,

Having a second chance makes you want to work even harder. ―Tia Mowry

Having a second chance makes you want to work even harder. ―Tia Mowry, Quotes About Second Chances,

A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him. ―John Wayne

A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him. ―John Wayne, Quotes About Second Chances,
A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him. ―John Wayne, Quotes About Second Chances,

Every moment of your life is a second chance. ―Rick Price

Every moment of your life is a second chance. – Rick Price, Quotes About Second Chances,

God always offers us a second chance in life. ―Paulo Coelho

God always offers us a second chance in life. – Paulo Coelho, Quotes About Second Chances,

If you are still breathing, you have a second chance. ―Oprah Winfrey

If you are still breathing, you have a second chance. ―Oprah Winfrey, 143 Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You,

We do not get redos, but we do get second chances. ―Jeffrey Fry

We do not get redos, but we do get second chances. ―Jeffrey Fry, 143 Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You,

Give people a second chance, but not a third. ―H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Give people a second chance, but not a third. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr., 143 Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You,

In life, you always have a second chance. ―Patrice Evra

In life, you always have a second chance. – Patrice Evra, 143 Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You,

Opportunities multiply as they are seized. ―Sun Tzu

Opportunities multiply as they are seized. ―Sun Tzu, The Art of War, 143 Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You,

I mean, we all need a second chance sometimes. ―Joel Osteen

I mean we all need a second chance sometimes. – Joel Osteen, 143 Best Quotes About Second Chances To Encourage You,

I don’t think everyone should get a second chance. ―Logan Paul

I don’t think everyone should get a second chance. – Logan Paul, Don't Miss Your Second Chance Quotes,

We can’t run out of second chances…only time. ―Robin Jones Gunn

We can’t run out of second chances…only time. ―Robin Jones Gunn, Don't Miss Your Second Chance Quotes,

It’s what you do with those second chances that counts. ―Dave Wilson

It’s what you do with those second chances that counts. – Dave Wilson, Don't Miss Your Second Chance Quotes,

There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. ―Leonard Cohen

There’s a crack in everything.  That’s how the light gets in. ―Leonard Cohen, Don't Miss Your Second Chance Quotes,

Second Chances Quotes You’d Love to Tweet

I check my pulse and if I can find it, I know I’ve got a chance. ―Paul Newman Share on X
I check my pulse and if I can find it, I know I’ve got a chance. ―Paul Newman, Don't Miss Your Second Chance Quotes,
There is no such thing as no chance. ―Henry Ford Share on X
There is no such thing as no chance. – Henry Ford, Second Chances Quotes to Encourage You,
Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat. ―F. Scott Fitzgerald Share on X
Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat. ―F. Scott Fitzgerald, Second Chances Quotes to Encourage You,
Marriage is our last, the best chance to grow up. ―Joseph Barth Share on X
Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up. ―Joseph Barth, Second Chances Quotes to Encourage You,
Last hopeless chances have got to work. ―Terry Pratchett Share on X
Last hopeless chances have got to work. ―Terry Pratchett, Second Chances Quotes to Encourage You,
I’m a very patient person and I give plenty of second chances but I am not a saint I have my limits. Share on XWhat hurt me the most when you left was knowing that it meant you preferred to take your chances on complete strangers than stay with me another second. Share on XNo one falls in love by choice, it is by chance. No one stays in love by chance, it is by work. And no one falls out of love by chance it is by choice. Share on XIf she gives you a second chance she’s a real keeper now be a man and show her why she should keep you. Share on XSometimes giving someone a second chance is like giving them an extra bullet for their gun because they missed you the first time. Share on XDo you ever wish you had a second chance to meet someone again for the first time? Share on XSecond chances are not given to make things right. But are given to prove that we could be better even after we fall. Share on XEveryone needs a second chance! If she’s begging you for one give it to her. You never know when you’ll need one from her. Share on X

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FAQs

What is a second chance?

A second chance is an opportunity to make different choices and achieve a different outcome than the first time around. It’s a chance to learn from your mistakes and start fresh. It’s a chance to redeem yourself and prove that you’re capable of change.

What are the risks of not taking a second chance?

When you don’t take a second chance, you’re essentially telling yourself that you’re not good enough, that you don’t deserve another shot. This can lead to a negative self-fulfilling prophecy where you begin to believe that you’ll never be good enough and that you’ll never succeed. As a result, you may start to self-sabotage your efforts and give up before you even try. All of this can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-worth.

What are the benefits of taking a second chance?

Taking a second chance can be a great way to improve your life and your relationships. It can also help you learn from your mistakes, become a better person, and build a stronger foundation for your future. Additionally, second chances can provide opportunities for growth and healing. Finally, they can remind us that we are not alone in our journey through life.

How can I make the most of my second chance?

In order to make the most of your second chance, it is important to first reflect on what went wrong the first time around. What mistakes did you make? What could you have done differently? Once you have identified these things, you can then focus on making positive changes in your life so that you can achieve success the second time around.

What is the best second chance quote?

“A second chance doesn’t mean anything if you didn’t learn from your first mistake.”
This quote is a reminder that if we want to be given a second chance, we need to show that we’ve learned from our mistakes. Otherwise, we’re just setting ourselves up for failure.

Conclusion

No matter how many times you fail, get back up and try again. These quotes about second chances will inspire you to never give up on your dreams. You only have one life to live, so make it count!

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