Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a reminder to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings in our lives.
It’s about gathering around the table, sharing stories, enjoying good food, and cherishing the company of loved ones.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or a mix of both, this season is a celebration of gratitude and togetherness.
The right words can help capture the warmth of the day, whether you’re writing a toast, creating a card, or looking for a caption to share on social media.
These Thanksgiving quotes highlight gratitude, family bonds, humor, and the joy of simple pleasures.
Heartfelt Thanksgiving Quotes
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Aesop
Thanksgiving reminds us that the best things in life aren’t things—they’re people.
“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” – Rumi
The table may be full of food, but it’s fuller with love.
“Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude.” – Nigel Hamilton
Every Thanksgiving is a reminder that joy grows when shared.
“Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” – Gertrude Stein
Thanksgiving is a pause button for life—a moment to appreciate what matters most.
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” – Melody Beattie
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The heart of Thanksgiving is not in the feast, but in the fellowship.
“Forever on Thanksgiving Day, the heart will find the pathway home.” – Wilbur D. Nesbit
The warmth of gratitude lasts far longer than the leftovers.
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust
Thanksgiving is proof that the more we give thanks, the more we have to be thankful for.
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” – Aesop
The blessings of life shine brightest on days we pause to notice them.
“Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude.” – Amy Leigh Mercree
Happiness multiplies when gratitude is shared.
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Cicero
At its heart, Thanksgiving is about love, laughter, and thankfulness.
Funny Thanksgiving Quotes
“After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations.” – Oscar Wilde
Thanksgiving: the day we trade skinny jeans for stretchy pants.
“Thanksgiving—bringing out the best in family dysfunction since 1621.” – Unknown
I can’t cook, but I can pour wine. That’s my contribution.
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Thanksgiving calories? They don’t count—they’re gratitude points.
“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.” – Jim Davis
The turkey isn’t the only thing getting stuffed today.
Pie is proof that the best things in life come with whipped cream.
“Thanksgiving is an emotional time. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year… and discover once a year is way too often.” – Johnny Carson
My family doesn’t need football—we’ve got politics for drama.
Thanksgiving: when your relatives suddenly become food critics.
“Coexistence: what the farmer does with the turkey—until Thanksgiving.” – Mike Connolly
Family: where the mashed potatoes are lumpy and the love is unconditional.
Pass the gravy, not the judgment.
Leftovers are the true spirit of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is proof that naps are patriotic.
“Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.” – William Shakespeare
The bird isn’t the only thing roasted at Thanksgiving.
Gratitude today, stretchy pants tomorrow.
Thanksgiving is a contact sport disguised as a meal.
Quotes About Family and Friends
“At the heart of every holiday is family.” – Unknown
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Friends are the family we choose, and Thanksgiving is for both.
“Family is the compass that guides us.” – Brad Henry
Thanksgiving reminds us that the best seat at the table is beside the ones we love.
“Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” – Anthony Brandt
Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving—the joy is in the people, not the menu.
“Family means putting your arms around each other and being there.” – Barbara Bush
The heart of Thanksgiving is found in the people around the table.
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” – Michael J. Fox
The table is just furniture—the people gathered around it are the feast.
“Friends are the siblings God never gave us.” – Mencius
Every Thanksgiving memory is stitched together by laughter.
“The love of family and friends is the greatest blessing of life.” – Unknown
Thanksgiving is the season when hugs are as abundant as pie.
“Family faces are magic mirrors.” – Gail Lumet Buckley
Friends turn an ordinary Thursday into something extraordinary.
“Family is where life begins and love never ends.” – Unknown
Gratitude shared with family multiplies.
The laughter of friends is the best Thanksgiving soundtrack.
No matter the menu, love is always the main course.
Inspirational Thanksgiving Quotes
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Aesop
Thanksgiving is not about the food, but the spirit of appreciation.
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more.” – Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude is the seed that grows into joy.
“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” – Henry Ward Beecher
Thanksgiving invites us to slow down and count our blessings.
“Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty.” – Doris Day
Each act of thanks opens the door to more blessings.
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.” – William Arthur Ward
The more thankful we are, the richer we become.
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“When you arise in the morning, give thanks for your life.” – Tecumseh
Thanksgiving is a reminder that every day is a gift.
“Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” – G.K. Chesterton
Give thanks not just for what we have, but for who we are becoming.
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” – Melody Beattie
Thanksgiving is not a day—it’s a way of living.
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing.” – Voltaire
Happiness begins where gratitude lives.
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Cicero
To give thanks is to see beauty in everything.
Quotes About Food and Feasting
“Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.” – William Shakespeare
Thanksgiving is a celebration of gratitude disguised as a feast.
“The sharing of food is the basis of social life.” – Laurie Colwin
Every dish tells a story of love and tradition.
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“Feasts are made of laughter, not just food.” – Unknown
The turkey may be the centerpiece, but love is the seasoning.
“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” – Alan D. Wolfelt
Every plate is a reminder of abundance.
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” – Ruth Reichl
The feast nourishes the body, but gratitude feeds the soul.
“Food brings people together on many different levels.” – Giada De Laurentiis
Thanksgiving is proof that food is better when shared.
“A meal is best when it is shared with others.” – Unknown
Every spoonful carries a memory of togetherness.
“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” – Auguste Escoffier
A full plate, a full heart—that’s Thanksgiving.
“The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table.” – Unknown
Thanksgiving teaches us that abundance is meant to be shared.
“Eating is a necessity, but sharing is an art.” – Unknown
At Thanksgiving, every bite is seasoned with gratitude.
More Thanksgiving Quotes to Share
“Forever on Thanksgiving Day the heart will find the pathway home.” – Wilbur D. Nesbit
Thanksgiving is the pause that refreshes the soul.
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling.” – Henry Van Dyke
The true harvest of Thanksgiving is joy.
“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” – W.J. Cameron
Gratitude is a feast that never runs out.
“An attitude of gratitude brings great things.” – Yogi Bhajan
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Every Thanksgiving is a reminder that abundance surrounds us.
“Gratitude is the heart’s memory.” – Jean-Baptiste Massieu
The joy of Thanksgiving is not in what’s on the table, but who’s at the table.
“Gratitude is the wine for the soul. Go on. Get drunk.” – Rumi
Each Thanksgiving is a chapter in the story of family.
“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” – Hausa Proverb
Thanksgiving is a season of plenty—for the body and the spirit.
“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out.” – Zig Ziglar
The blessings of Thanksgiving ripple long after the meal ends.
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty.” – Charles Dickens
Gratitude is the key that unlocks joy.
“Thanksgiving is nothing if not a glad and reverent lifting of the heart to God.” – J.R. Miller
The season is short, but the spirit of thankfulness is timeless.
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