"Many people look forward to the new year for a new…

“Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits” is a saying that has been printed on many images. No author is usually credited.

“Many people look forward to the New Year to give them a new start on old habits” was cited in a 1969 newspaper. “Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits” was published in a 1980 book.

30 December 1969, Evening Herald (Shenandoah, PA), pg. 1, left masthead:
Many people look forward to the New Year to give them a new start on old habits.

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14,000 Quips & Quotes:
For Speakers, Writers, Editors, Preachers, and Teachers
By E. C. McKenzie
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House
1990, ©1980
Pg. 225:
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.

17 January 2003, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), “Add this group to list of clubs to join in 2003” by Ollie Arseneau, pg. 3:
It has been said that many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.

1 January 2004, Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ), “Thoughts for a New Year,” pg. E3, col. 4::
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.—Anonymous

Google Groups: alt.culture.us.1970s
What are you resolutions for the New Year?
Rick Greenly
1/3/04
“Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.”
—Unknown

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Puns of the Weak 01-02-04 Part 1 Gnus and Holy Daze
Stan Kegel
1/3/04
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Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits. (Gunjan)

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Resolutions & Reflections for the New Year:
A Time for Creative Change
By Alicia Brent
Published by author
2014
Pg. ?:
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.
Unknown

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New Years Jokes For Kids
By Peter Crumpton
PeteyRF Creative
2015
Pg. ?:
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits. ― Anonymous.

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Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. ~Author unknown
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