50 Thanksgiving Quotes to Share in Holiday Messages and Toasts

Thanksgiving is a cherished time of the year when hearts are filled with gratitude and joy. As we gather with loved ones and enjoy the bountiful feast, it’s the perfect moment to express our thanks and share thoughtful words. Whether you’re preparing a Thanksgiving card, a social media post, or a heartfelt toast, these 50 Thanksgiving quotes will help you convey your appreciation and warmth. So, let’s dive into this collection of inspiring and heartwarming Thanksgiving quotes, perfect for making this holiday season truly special.

Thanksgiving Quotes for Family

1. “Family and friends with grins ear to ear will gather together—Thanksgiving is near!” — Sheri Wall, I Am Thankful
2. “Thanksgiving is not only being aware of the abundance of good in the world but embracing it.” — Richelle E. Goodrich, Slaying Dragons
3. “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” — Thorton Wilder
4. “Just when the air turns frosty and the days shrink into darkness, the Christmas season arrives in America. It begins at Thanksgiving—with families, feasts and football.” — J. Curtis Sanburn
5. “Give thanks as if you are living just to appreciate life. Live as if your life depends on love, kindness, gratitude, and thanksgiving.” — Debasish Mridha
6. “Gratitude is an amplifier of wealth.” — Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., The Wealth Reference Guide
7. “We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown.” — Marcie, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
8. “It’s up to us to choose contentment and thankfulness now—and to stop imagining that we have to have everything perfect before we’ll be happy.” — Joanna Gaines, The Magnolia Story
9. “Thanksgiving is recognition of a debt that cannot be paid. We express thanks, whether or not we are able otherwise to reimburse the giver.” — Billy Graham
10. “I often talk about the ‘Grandma rule’ for travelers. You may not like Grandma’s Thanksgiving turkey. … But it’s Grandma’s turkey. And you are in Grandma’s house. So…eat it. And afterward, say, ‘Thank you, Grandma, why, yes, yes of course I’d love seconds.’” — Anthony Bourdain, Medium Raw

Thanksgiving Quotes for Friends

11. “You and I should count our blessings, but we should also make them count!” — Neal A. Maxwell
12. “Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world.” — John Evelyn
13. “Thanks for being the best friend ever. I wouldn’t be me without you. Happy holiday season!”
14. “I hope your Thanksgiving is filled to the brim with gratitude, love, and happiness.”
15. “Thanksgiving is all about great food, great friends, and great times. Good thing we check all those boxes! Happy Turkey Day.”
16. “To my wonderful friend: Happy Thanksgiving! You deserve all the blessings life has to offer this season and beyond.”
17. “There’s nothing sweeter than having you as a friend… well, unless you brought pumpkin pie. Happy Turkey Day!”
18. “Wishing you and your family full bellies and full hearts this Thanksgiving.”
19. “Hoping the wishbone snaps in your favor this Thanksgiving, my friend.”
20. “My wish for you this Thanksgiving is that your table is full of your favorite dishes and people—besides me, of course. Have a happy holiday!”

Thanksgiving Quotes for Coworkers and Bosses

21. “Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the turkey and good company!”
22. “Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving, from my family to yours.”
23. “I’m so grateful to have a co-worker like you. Happy Thanksgiving!”
24. “May your holiday be stress-free and your meal delicious. See you back in the office!”
25. “Wishing you a restful and relaxing Turkey Day!”
26. “I couldn’t ask for a better boss. Thank you for everything. Happy holiday season!”
27. “Here’s to a day off spent with great people and great food!”
28. “Enjoy the Thanksgiving break! You deserve it after all your hard work this year.”
29. “Have a wonderful long weekend. I hope it’s filled with your favorite people and plenty of pie!”
30. “Hoping you get the best of everything this Thanksgiving—food, friends, family, and future tidings.”

Thanksgiving Quotes to Send as a Text

31. “From our home to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!”
32. “Missing you this Thanksgiving! I hope you know I’m thinking of you and that I appreciate everything you do.”
33. “Wishing you an abundance of blessings, good health, and good times.”
34. “This text is full of hugs and kisses for everyone! Give them all my love this Thanksgiving.”
35. “Happy harvest to you and yours.”
36. “May your Thanksgiving be full of love, happiness, and lots of dessert.”
37. “Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving celebration. Can’t wait to hug you soon!”
38. “I wish I could be at your Thanksgiving table this year! Missing you bunches and hope you’re having a great Turkey Day.”
39. “May this day be a beautiful reminder of the greatest things in life. Happy Thanksgiving!”
40. “I hope you gobble ’til you wobble this Thanksgiving!”

Thanksgiving Inspirational Quotes

41. “Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and gladness.” — Pat Boone
42. “Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life… a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seedtime and harvest, the ripe product of the year—and the deep, deep connection of all these things with God.” — Ray Stannard Baker
43. “It’s not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” — W.T. Purkiser
44. “When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” — Sam Lefkowitz
45. “Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving.” — Amy Grant
46. “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie
47. “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau
48. “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”— W.T. Purkiser
49. “Thanksgiving is a time to give, a time to love, and a time to reflect on the things that matter most in life.” — Danielle Duckery
50. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, let these quotes remind you of the importance of gratitude, love, and togetherness. Remember to take a moment to appreciate the blessings in your life and share your love with those around you. Happy Thanksgiving!