25 Farewell Quotes to Say Goodbye with Grace and Gratitude

Goodbyes are never easy. Whether it's a coworker, friend, teacher, or someone close moving on to a new phase of life, farewells stir the heart. But within every goodbye lies a promise of new beginnings — and words can help bridge the space between the past and the future.

To help you express what sometimes feels too big for words, here are 25 farewell quotes that reflect gratitude, growth, and hope. And if you're looking to share these quotes with someone special, Sendwishonline.com offers free, heartfelt farewell cards where everyone can come together to make the goodbye unforgettable.

25 Meaningful Farewell Quotes for Any Goodbye

1. "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." — A.A. Milne
2. "Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened." — Dr. Seuss
3. "Every goodbye makes the next hello closer." — Miles O'Brien
4. "Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending." — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
5. "The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again." — Charles Dickens
6. "Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again." — Unknown
7. "You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing." — E.B. White
8. "Farewell is not the end of love; it’s a pause in the story we’ll continue later." — Unknown
9. "Life is a journey, not a destination. Every goodbye is a step toward somewhere new." — Unknown
10. "Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same." — Flavia Weedn
11. "A goodbye isn't painful unless you're never going to say hello again." — Unknown
12. "True goodbyes are the ones never said and never explained." — Haruki Murakami
13. "This is not a goodbye. It's a thank you." — Nicholas Sparks
14. "We started with a hello, built something beautiful, and now it’s time for you to fly." — Unknown
15. "You may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart." — Unknown
16. "Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything. It’s the time we spent together that matters." — Trey Parker
17. "Sometimes goodbye is just another way to say, 'See you when we’re both ready again.'" — Unknown
18. "Goodbye is the start of remembering." — Unknown
19. "All endings are also beginnings. We just don’t know it at the time." — Mitch Albom
20. "May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back." — Irish Blessing
21. "What feels like the end is often just the beginning of something beautiful." — Unknown
22. "Even if we’re miles apart, our memories keep us close." — Unknown
23. "You made a difference here. Your absence will echo." — Unknown
24. "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." — Confucius
25. "Until we meet again, may your journey be filled with light." — Unknown

Conclusion

Whether it’s a tearful parting or a hopeful sendoff, farewell quotes can help express the emotions we often struggle to say out loud. Use them in cards, speeches, or messages to let someone know they’ve mattered — and will continue to.

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