Holidays & Entertaining Holidays Thanksgiving 16 Thanksgiving Quotes That Will Make You Laugh, Feel Thankful, and More We've rounded up inspiring words to share this holiday season with help from Michelle Obama, Marcel Proust, and more. Let these wordsmiths help you find yours. By Claudia Fisher Claudia Fisher Instagram Claudia Fisher is a digital editorial director on the Commerce News & Deals team at Dotdash Meredith. She's been writing, editing, and strategizing for women's lifestyle publications in NYC for almost 10 years, with a special interest in beauty and style. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Lauren Phillips Lauren Phillips Lauren is a former editor at Real Simple and currently serves as a senior digital editor for Better Homes & Gardens. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images As Thanksgiving nears, you're probably looking forward to gorging yourself on delicious food, spending quality family time, planning (or enjoying) some nice Thanksgiving table decor, and getting a good, old-fashioned, tryptophan-induced night's sleep. In the days leading up to Turkey Day, you've probably been seeing a lot of Thanksgiving quotes and Thanksgiving wishes floating around the internet and on social media. Thanksgiving quotes and sayings are perfect for a little inspiration for the Thanksgiving dinner toast, and maybe even a laugh at the table, or for posting a meaningful family photo after dinner. In addition to feasting and gathering family members (or friends for Friendsgiving) from every corner of the country, many Thanksgiving traditions include some form of expressing gratitude—this holiday is a day for giving thanks, after all. Whether your Turkey Day crew is the type to go one-by-one around the table to share what each person is thankful for or you pull out the Thanksgiving conversation starters, you've probably been doing at least some reflection of your own on what you feel thankful for. Thanksgiving quotes are also a great source of inspiration; chances are, one out there can help you express exactly how you feel. From the words of modern-day icons to great authors of long ago and public figures, look no further for help getting into the holiday spirit. These Thanksgiving quotes and sayings will warm your heart and amp up your sentimental side, reminding you how much in your life you appreciate. (At the very least, they'll make you smile.) Before you know it, your gratefulness will be overflowing and you'll be the first family member tapping your wine glass to make a toast at Thanksgiving dinner. When Is Thanksgiving 2020? 01 of 16 O. Henry Yeji Kim 02 of 16 Dorothy Yeji Kim 03 of 16 Michelle Obama Yeji Kim 04 of 16 Irv Kupcinet Yeji Kim 05 of 16 Henry David Thoreau Yeji Kim 06 of 16 Henry Van Dyke Yeji Kim 07 of 16 Willie Nelson Yeji Kim 08 of 16 Marcel Proust Yeji Kim 09 of 16 George Bernard Shaw Yeji Kim 10 of 16 Oscar Wilde Yeji Kim 11 of 16 Oprah Winfrey Yeji Kim 12 of 16 J.K. Rowling Yeji Kim 13 of 16 Nigel Hamilton Yeji Kim 14 of 16 Dalai Lama Yeji Kim 15 of 16 John F. Kennedy Yeji Kim 16 of 16 Julia Roberts Yeji Kim Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit