Saying Goodbye Quotes

Quotes for Saying Goodbye

Moving away can be tough. Saying goodbye to those you love can leave you speechless. When you can’t find the words to express yourself, maybe some of these quotes will help. You can write these quotes in a card, paint them on a canvas, frame them, or just use them for yourself. Whatever you do with these quotes, I hope they help you find comfort when saying goodbye.

Emotional Goodbye Quotes

“Goodbyes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted.”

“I’ve learned that goodbyes will always hurt, pictures will never replace having been there, memories good or bad will bring tears, and words can’t ever replace those feelings”

“Goodbyes are hard. It may be harder for the person leaving, but it’s always hardest for the one being left behind.”

“I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye.” – Carrie Underwood

“It’s important in life to conclude things properly. Only then can you let go. Otherwise you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse.” – Yann Martel

“This is not a goodbye, my darling, this is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me joy, thank you for loving me and receiving my love in return. Thank you for the memories I will cherish forever. But most of all, thank you for showing me that there will come a time when I can eventually let you go.” – Hussein Nishah

“There’s no love without tears, there’s no happiness without sacrifice, and there’s no forever without goodbye.” – Marquesia White

“If you’re brave to say ‘Goodbye’, life will reward you with a ‘Hello’.” – Paulo Coelho

“The two hardest things to say in life are ‘Hello’ for the first time and ‘Goodbye’ for the last.”

“When someone leaves you, let them go, and know that it doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. It just means that their part in the story of your life is over. Your story goes on.”

“The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never explained.”

“Oftentimes we say goodbye to the person we love without wanting to. Though that doesn’t mean that we’ve stopped loving them or we’ve stopped to car. Sometimes goodbye is just a painful way to say ‘I love you.’”

“Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end. It simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again.”

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh

“The good side of goodbye is: I can start a new beginning and create a new better ending.”

“It's the emptiest and yet the fullest of all human messages: 'Good-bye’.” – Kurt Vonnegut

“You get used to someone – start to like them, even – and they leave. In the end, everyone leaves.” – Rachel Ward

“It’s not the goodbyes that hurt, but the flashbacks that follow.”

“Sometimes you just have to hold your head high, try not to cry, and say goodbye.”

“Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.”

Some of these quotes are emotional. Some are filled with anger, some sadness, some are inspirational. No matter what emotions you are feeling when saying goodbye, I hope you found a quote that is meaningful to you in this difficult time. If you have other favorite quotes for saying goodbye, please leave them in the comments. We love hearing the quotes that you find important to you.