Quotes by Hold Fast Hold fast to youth and beauty. Elizabeth Arden hold-fast economy youth Hold fast to the best of the past and move fast to the best of the future. John F. Kennedy hold-fast past moving So let the world go, but hold fast to joy. May Sarton hold-fast joy world I urge you to hold fast to your standards. I plead with you not to waver. Thomas S. Monson hold-fast urges standards