Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that just feels warm. The food, the family, the chaos in the kitchen, it's a sweet mix of gratitude and gravy.

Whether you’re the one hosting the big feast, helping out with dessert, or just showing up for the mashed potatoes, a few good Thanksgiving quotes can make the day extra special.

They’re perfect for writing on place cards, adding to Instagram captions, or even sprinkling into your holiday toast. So grab a slice of pumpkin pie (or two, no judgment here) and enjoy this fun mix of heartfelt, funny, and thankful quotes for Thanksgiving!

Classic Thanksgiving Quotes About Gratitude

There’s something timeless about pausing to give thanks. These quotes remind us that even when life feels busy or messy, there’s always something to be grateful for.

1. “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” 

2. “Thanksgiving isn’t just a day, it’s a way we can live every day.” 

3. “The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” – Mary Davis

4. “Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.” – Jefferson Bethke

5. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” – Melody Beattie

6. “Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life.” – Catherine Pulsifer

7. “It’s not joy that makes us grateful; it’s gratitude that makes us joyful.” – David Steindl-Rast

8. “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson

9. “Gratitude paints little smiles on everything it touches.” – Richelle E. Goodrich

10. “Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude.” – Nigel Hamilton

If you ever needed a reminder that the little things matter, these quotes are it. They make you want to hug your loved ones and eat another slice of pie, because, honestly, that’s what life’s about.

Funny Thanksgiving Quotes

Thanksgiving isn’t always perfect. The turkey might be dry, the kids might be fighting, and someone always brings up politics at the table. These funny quotes keep it light and remind us not to take the chaos too seriously.

1. “My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is eating until I pass out.”

2. “You can’t have Thanksgiving without turkey. That’s like Fourth of July without fireworks.”

3. “I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage.” – Erma Bombeck

4. “Thanksgiving: Bringing out the best in family dysfunction since forever.”

5. “Keep calm and pass the stuffing.” 

6. “There’s always room for seconds. That’s what stretchy pants are for.” 

7. “You know you’re getting older when the Thanksgiving leftovers last longer than your energy.” 

8. “Let’s get basted.” – Every fun aunt at Thanksgiving

9. “Thanksgiving dinner: one meal to rule them all.” 

10. “The turkey’s burnt, but the wine’s fine, Happy Thanksgiving!” 

A little laughter makes any gathering better. So if the stuffing burns or the pie crust cracks, just pour some more gravy (or wine) and quote one of these gems.

Short and Sweet Thanksgiving Quotes

Perfect for cards, captions, or a quick text to someone you love. These bite-sized quotes pack a big dose of gratitude.

1. “Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.” 

2. “Gather here with grateful hearts.” 

3. “Eat, drink, and be thankful.” 

4. “There is always something to be thankful for.” 

5. “Thankful today and every day.” 

6. “Small seeds of gratitude will produce a harvest of hope.”

7. “Let our lives be full of thanks and giving.” 

8. “Gobble till you wobble!” 

9. “Thankfulness is the secret ingredient.” 

10. “Bless the food before us, the family beside us, and the love between us.”

Sometimes all it takes is a few words to say it all.

 Inspirational Thanksgiving Quotes

When you want something that hits a little deeper, something that makes you pause and really feel the meaning of gratitude, these quotes are just what you need.

1. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” – Cicero

2. “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – Eckhart Tolle

3. “Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude.” – Amy Leigh Mercree

4. “Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” – Maya Angelou

5. “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie

6. “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” – Thornton Wilder

7. “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.” – W.T. Purkiser

8. “The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” – James E. Faust

9. “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward

10. “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” – Maya Angelou

These are the kind of quotes that make you want to put your phone down and just hug your people a little tighter.

Thanksgiving Quotes for Family and Friends

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without the people we love. These quotes celebrate the messy, beautiful, perfectly imperfect group that gathers around the table every year.

1. “Family is not just an important thing, it’s everything.” – Michael J. Fox

2. “Home is where you’re surrounded by those who make you feel thankful.” 

3. “A thankful heart is a happy heart.” 

4. “Friends are the family we choose.” 

5. “Gratitude turns ordinary moments into blessings.”

6. “Thankful for food, family, and the people who make life sweet.” 

7. “May your stuffing be tasty, your turkey plump, and your family drama minimal.” 

8. “Good food. Good company. Good memories.” 

9. “Family: a little bit of crazy, a little bit of loud, and a whole lot of love.”

10. “Thanksgiving is better when we’re together.” 

It’s the people around the table that make the holiday truly special. Even if Uncle Bob tells the same story every year or the kids sneak frosting off the pie. That’s the magic of it all.

Heartfelt Quotes About Thankfulness

If you’re feeling reflective or writing in a Thanksgiving card, these quotes are lovely reminders of gratitude and kindness.

1. “Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” – Gertrude Stein

2. “The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.” – Douglas Wood

3. “Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings, not your calories.” 

4. “Feeling gratitude and giving thanks doesn’t just make us happier, it makes us kinder.” 

5. “Thanksgiving reminds us that even on our toughest days, there’s still something good.” 

6. “If you want to find happiness, find gratitude.” – Steve Maraboli

7. “It’s not happy people who are thankful. It’s thankful people who are happy.” 

8. “When you love what you have, you have everything you need.” 

9. “Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot.” – Hausa Proverb

10. “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” – Alice Morse Earle

If that doesn’t make you want to write a little gratitude list, I don’t know what will!

 Thanksgiving Quotes for Kids

Thanksgiving is a fun time to teach kids about gratitude and kindness (and maybe sneak them an extra cookie). These quotes are simple, sweet, and full of heart.

1. “Give thanks with a happy heart.”

2. “Thankful, grateful, and full of pie.”

3. “Gratitude is like glitter, it makes everything sparkle.”

4. “Be kind. Be thankful. Be happy.” 

5. “Every day is better when we’re thankful.” 

6. “Thanksgiving is sharing what we have with those we love.” 

7. “Gratitude grows happiness.” 

8. “Thankfulness turns ordinary days into celebrations.” 

9. “Eat your veggies, then your pie!” – Every mom everywhere

10. “Give thanks, share smiles, and pass the pumpkin pie.” 

You could even print these on little cards for the kids’ table, it’s a fun way to keep the theme of gratitude going.

Thanksgiving Quotes for Instagram

If you love a cute Thanksgiving caption (because who doesn’t?), here are some ready-to-go favorites:

1. “Thankful, blessed, and a little bit stressed.”

2. “Feast mode: ON.”

3. “Current status: too full to function.”

4. “Pumpkin spice and everything nice.”

5. “Stuffed with love (and mashed potatoes).”

6. “Leftovers are my love language.”

7. “Grateful hearts gather here.”

8. “Give thanks, eat pie, repeat.”

9. “Life is short, eat the pie first.”

10. “There’s always something to be thankful for… like stretchy pants.”

Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food (though the food is pretty amazing). It’s about slowing down, looking around, and realizing how lucky we are.

Whether you celebrate big with a crowd or cozy up with just a few loved ones, the spirit of Thanksgiving is about gratitude, finding joy in the small stuff, laughing through the chaos, and remembering that love is what makes it all worth it.

So this year, say thank you, eat that extra slice of pie, and share a quote or two that makes someone smile. Because gratitude, just like gravy, is always better when shared.