“Let go of whatever was, and walk into what is.”

From: Creed III

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Tony “Little Duke” Evers

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from 2023 boxing drama, Creed III. The third entry in Rocky spinoff series, the film follows Adonis Creed, the illegitimate son of Apollo Creed, who must now face up against “Diamond Dame” Anderson, Adonis’ childhood friend who went to prison in order to protect him.

The quote comes near the end of the film with Adonis Creed, played by Michael B. Jordan, comes out of retirement to face off against Diamond Dame (played by Jonathan Majors). The fight is grueling and brutal, reaching the 12th and final round. Before they enter the 12th round, Creed’s coach and trainer, Tony “Little Duke” Evers, Jr. (played by Wood Harris) delivers the quote in order for him to concentrate on the fight.

Geek wisdom: The past is in the past. While we should learn from our mistakes, we should also focus on the now. Learn from the past but concentrate on the present.