Leave a lasting impression before you finish high school! We don’t mean to sell a book or a week course to switch up your image, just write a memorable yearbook quote. Not everyone experiences high school like in the movies, but when you look back at your yearbook, we want you to feel proud, inspired, and maybe even laugh or cry from nostalgia about how awesome you were.
Don’t have time to get inspired to write on your own? We have provided the best senior quotes for your yearbook or college graduation. Instead of boring “Never give up” lines, we have made a list from movies, funny one-liners, speeches, songs, celebrities, and author interviews. Pick what you would like and when you read your creative quote later on, it will bring those moments to life even more!
We also have tips to help you write your own quote, so you can be original. Let’s get into it!
We've put together a list of senior quotes you can pick by category from funny, memorable, and inspirational to pop culture references, celebrity interview moments, and meme-like senior quotes, we have provided all for your yearbook!
Funny Senior Quotes (Best for Class Clowns)
Graduating high school brings emotion that can be overwhelming, so lighten it up with funny senior yearbook quotes. They’re a great way to have fun with your memories.
- “I spent 113,880 hours of my life for a paper and a handshake.”
- “I bequeath my locker to my younger brother.”
- I don’t always graduate, but when I do, I barely graduate.
- “#nofilter #girl #senior #TBT #ImOut”
- I am always right, except when I’m wrong, which is often.
- I didn’t know these captions were due today.
- Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep.” –Carl Sandburg
- “The roof is not my son, but I will raise it.” —Anonymous
- “No more homework, no more books! No more teacher’s dirty looks!”
- “Don’t follow your dreams, follow me on X at [insert handle].”
- “This was so easy a caveman could do it.”
- “Remember to always be yourself, unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.”
- My hairline might be worse than LeBron’s, but you’ll never know. #Turbansquad”. –Navneet Khosa
- My sentence is up. I’m finally free!
- “When life shuts a door, open it back up. That's how doors work!”
- “Go the extra mile, it's never crowded.”
- “Life's too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can't laugh at yourself, call me, and I'll laugh at you.”
- “Can I please stay another year? – said no one.”
- “Donuts are always the answer.”
- “If you’re reading this, future me, put down this book and do something more productive.”
- “I solemnly swear I am up to no good”- Fred and George Weasley
- “I finally learned how to write well.”
- If movies have taught me anything, now the real fun starts.
- “See kids? I told you I was good-looking in high school.”
- “I’m way cuter in person.”
- “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow. It’ll soon be here.”
- “If you like water, you already like 72% of me.”
- “What can I say about school? I laughed. I cried. My parents tell me it was fun.”
- “They asked me to write something. So here it is: Something.”
- “Why fall in love when you can fall asleep.”
- “One day I will rule the world.”
- “High School Musical is pretty unrealistic.”
- “No, Miranda, your senior quote can't be ‘Fries before guys.'” —Dad
- “Any pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard enough.”
- “Goodbye, old boyfriends. Hello new boyfriends!”
- “High school was easy. It was like riding a bike. Except the bike was on fire and the ground was on fire and everything was on fire because it wasn’t easy.”
- “I know what you’re all thinking, ’How did I pass this guy up?’”
- “You're all gonna regret not dating me in high school.”
- “If I still look this good in 10 years, I’ll be happy.”
- For twins: “My senior project was to make a clone.” “A+”
- “It's called garbage can, not garbage cannot.”
Memorable and Inspirational Senior Quotes (Great for athletes and High-achieving Students)
When the yearbooks are handed out, it’s a sign that one chapter is ending, and a new one is beginning. That’s why inspirational quotes in yearbooks are so meaningful. Get yourself and your peers pumped up for what lies ahead. These senior quotes are also perfect for college graduates.
- “One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.” —Michelle Obama.
- Long live all the mountains we moved, I had the time of my life-fighting dragons with you”– Taylor Swift.
- “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron.
- “There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.” —Roger Staubach
- “Enjoy the little things in life … for one day, you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”
- “Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love.” —Emma Watson.
- “Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.” —Kyle Chandler.
- “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” —Charles Swindoll.
- “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love.” —Maya Angelou.
- “In your life, you'll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team. I didn't know it at fifteen.” —Fifteen, Taylor Swift.
- “If you can do what you do best and be happy, you are further along in life than most people.” —Leonardo DiCaprio.
- “I haven’t even begun to peak.” —Dennis Reynolds
- “Graduation is the first step of the next chapter of your life.”
- “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” —Dolly Parton.
- “Seek to understand before you seek to be understood.” —Stephen Covey
- “Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer.” —Oprah Winfrey
- “Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them.” —Warren G. Bennis
- “I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself.” —Emma Stone
- “I am here to tell you that whatever you think your dream is now, it will probably change. And that's okay.” —Conan O'Brien
- “You’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.” —Diana Ross
- “Your destiny is the story of your life, and you get to tell the story your way.” —Scott Allan
- “I’m a big believer in accepting yourself and not really worrying about it.” —Jennifer Lawrence
- “Live your life as if you already are where you want to be.” —Russell Simmons
- “I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story—I will.” —Amy Schumer
- “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” or “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” —Theodore Roosevelt
- “Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can.” —Lowell Thomas
- “Don’t spend all of your time trying to be like someone else because you can never be them and they can never be you.” —Raven
- “Never worry about bad press: All that matters is if they spell your name right.” —Kate Hudson
- “You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” —E.B. White
- “You have to believe in your heart what you know to be true about yourself.” —Mary J. Blige
- “Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity.” —Will Smith
- “Invest in yourself. Become the best you that you can possibly be.” —William Scaec
- Why don’t you focus on where you’re going and less on where you came from?” – Amy Harmon
- “Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.” —Maya Angelou
- “Try and fail, but never fail to try.” —Jared Leto
- “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I'm possible!'” —Audrey Hepburn
- “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” –George Bernard Shaw
- “Dwell in possibility.” —Emily Dickinson
- “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.” —Steve Jobs.
- “We all have ability, the difference is how we use it.” —Stevie Wonder
Reference a Pop Culture Moment (TV show, Songs, or Movies)
If you’re someone who lives online, then express yourself through online references that your circle will get! These are from popular popular films and series.
- “I did my waiting! 12 years of it! In Azkaban.” —Sirius Black
- “I want to live my life so that I'll be able to read an in-depth biography about myself in later years and not puke.”– Paris Geller
- “You met me at a very strange time in my life.” —The Narrator (Fight Club)
- “May your hats fly as high as your dreams,” – Michael Scott, “The Office”
- The only time I set the bar low is for limbo.” Michael Scott,
- “No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.”- Robin Willaims in Dead Poets Society
- “Life is short. Drive fast and leave a sexy corpse. That’s one of my mottos.” —Stanley Hudson (The Office)
- “I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.” —Dwight Schrute (The Office)
- “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” —Dr. Seuss
- “Hannah Montana said nobody’s perfect, but here I am.”
- “The force will be with you. Always.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars
- “To infinity and beyond!” – Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
- “May the odds be ever in your favor.” – Effie Trinket, The Hunger Games
- “You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh
- “Onions have layers.” —Shrek
- “Honey! Where is my super suit!!!” —Frozone, The Incredibles
- “Sometimes I think I’ve lost something really important to me and it turns out I already ate it,” – Troy, “Community”
- “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know if you’re gonna graduate.”
- “I'm sorry that everyone is so jealous of me, but I can't help it that I'm so popular.” — Gretchen Weiners.
- “Oh, the places you'll go.” –Dr. Seuss
- “We didn't realize we were making memories; we just knew we were having fun.” – Winnie the Pooh.
- “Should've burned this place down when I had the chance.” — Michael Scott
- “Do I have a plan? I don’t even have a plan.”- Phoebe Buffay
- “Once you grow up, you can't come back!” —Peter Pan
- “Welcome to the real world. It sucks. You are gonna love it!”- Monica Geller
Get inspiration for Yearbook Quotes from Celebrities
Use your favorite celebrity’s lines to show that you were in the fandom. A powerful quote from your favorite celebrity can set the tone as you move forward into what comes next. From Taylor Swift to Beyonce, we have something for all fandoms.
- “You shouldn’t have to dim your light to let another person shine.”- Nicki Minaj
- “Shoot for the moon; if you miss you will die in space, which is cool.” — Katya Zamolodchikova
- “The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away.” —Joy J. Golliver
- “When we show up, act boldly, and practice the best ways to be wrong, we fail forward. No matter where we end up, we’ve grown from where we began.” —Stacey Abrams
- “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” —Beyoncé
- “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” —Taylor Swift
- “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” —Marilyn Monroe
- “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” —Gloria Steinem
- “Cheers to all my haters! Be patient. So much more is coming.” — Paris Hilton
- “Who needs a degree when you’re schoolin’ life?” — Beyoncé
- “Success is nothing if you don’t have the right people to share it with; you’re just going to end up lonely.” —Selena Gomez
- “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” —Bob Marley
- “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Molière
- “I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way” – Lady Gaga
- “I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance” – Lee Ann Womack, “I Hope You Dance”
- “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” —Lucille Ball
- “I'm not sure what the future holds, but I do know that I'm going to be positive and not wake up feeling desperate.” —Bill Murray
- “I didn't choose this town, I dream of getting out.” — Taylor Swift, “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
Keep It Casual, Catchy, Clever, And Short!
Simple, casual yearbook quotes work for any grade. Also, they can be meaningful as well if you don’t like expressing too much with words. They’re also great for greeting cards if you’re sending graduation notes to friends who are far away.
- Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow. It’ll soon be here.
- “If you can’t outplay them, outwork them.” —Ben Hogan
- “This above all: To thine own self be true.” —William Shakespeare
- “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” —Yoda
- “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” —Babe Ruth
- “There are no regrets in life — just lessons.” —Jennifer Aniston
- I’m outta here! See you guys later!
- “You shall not pass!… But I did.”
- See you all at the 10-year reunion!
- We made it! #YOLO
- “Long story short, I survived.” —Taylor Swift
- Good luck to all my boys in the grade below.
- How can I sum up my amazing time here in such a short space?
- What can I say about school? I laughed. I cried. It was fun.
- I am going to cure cancer and walk on Mars.
- I bequeath my locker to my younger brother.
- Wow! I’m glad that’s over!
- “Hakuna matata.” —The Lion King
- And now the ACTUAL hard work starts.
- Thanks to all my bros! See you soon!
- I can’t believe how quickly time passes. Peace!
- When the last bell rings, I might actually miss this place.
- I love our class! Good luck to all of the Seniors!
- “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” — Dalai Lama
- “I'm a senior, but I'm a freshman.”
- “I would like to thank my arms for always being by my side, my legs for always supporting me, and my fingers because I can always count on them.”
Be A Meme
Have you seen memes of yearbook quotes trending? Become one by using these lines for ideas or just putting them exactly as they are!
- “All three years of high school, I had my earphones on, and no one ever knew.”
- “I started high school with straight A's and now I am not even straight.”
- “I had to put my grades up for adoption because I couldn't raise them.”
- “My A's turned into B's and so did my grades, God bless.”
- “Goodbye everyone, I'll remember you all in therapy.”–Plankton (Spongebob)
- “Gotta blast!” – Jimmy Neutron
- “It was miserable and magical”-Taylor Swift
- “Not enough yeast in the world for how much bread I’m boutta make”
- “They misunderestimated me” —George W. Bush
- “Hope aliens invade us”
How To Pick Or Write a Senior Quote?
There’s a reason, now and then, that Yearbook senior quotes trend. The essence of nostalgia runs deep in every generation, so senior quotes will always be cool. After you leave high school, the only connection that you have at hand with memories will be the Yearbook. So, make it count!
Are Senior Quotes Even Important?
Ignore the people who’re saying “Writing your own senior quote is corny”. As Ronan Keating said, “As you get older, the cliches of life ring true. It's the simple things that matter most: your family, the people you love, your health and sanity”. The same is true for senior quotes. They give you a chance to leave a lasting memory for everyone at school.
Your senior year is a life-changing time, and it's meaningful to reflect on who you and your classmates were during this period. You’ll laugh at your best friend’s senior photo, smile at the superlatives, and remember the messages from your friends. But the best parts will always be the yearbook quotes. Whether you go for something deep and thoughtful or light-hearted and fun, it's your chance to be remembered.
Tips for Making Your Senior Quote Unique
Forget “perfect”, go for “memorable”. Pick a hook. Do you want to reflect on your achievements? Crack a joke? Share something that shows your personality or write a friendship inside a joke. It’s up to you. Just make sure that when your peers look back and read your quote, let them think, “he/she/they were always like that.”
Here are some tips to make it happen:
- Make It Personal
The key to a memorable senior quote is its personal significance. Your quote should reflect what you value, believe in, or what makes you smile. Humor can also make a quote stand out, if that’s your pick, see the list of best funny senior quotes. You don’t have to copy word by word, just take an idea from our list and write on your own.
- Celebrate your friendships
Yearbook quotes offer a unique chance to celebrate your closest friendships. Unlike fleeting social media posts, these quotes are timeless. If you’ve reached “BFF” status, mention your friends by name, share a memorable moment, or even include an emoji that works in print. You can even give a shout-out to a teacher by writing simply “Couldn’t have done it w/o you, Ms. S!”.
- Choose a meaningful song
Some songs stay with us no matter what. Which is why we have added some song lyrics in the list of yearbook quotes for pop culture gans. Take ideas from them and who says it has to be in English? Create a personal code with yourself if you like.
- Be cautious with romantic references
Do not confess, it’s not worth it. While young love is wonderful, the reality is that high school relationships often face challenges, especially with the transition to college. To avoid regret later, consider subtly referencing your significant other, instead of open confession. Make sure the meaning is open to interpretation, just in case things change.
Conclusion
All in all, as you near the end of your high school, it’s clear that this time has been truly memorable. Your yearbooks, packed with quotes and pictures, will serve as a keepsake of this experience. So preserve it to show your kids or future partners! We hope the list of the above funny, inspirational, celebrities senior quotes, or even one-liners helped you pick something that resonated. Make one final mark before moving on to the next chapter of your life with the best senior quotes!
FAQs
1. What are the best movies for senior quotes?
“In case I don’t see ya…good afternoon, good evening and good night!”. Truman Burbank
2. How do you write a unique senior quote?
We have given tips to write a unique senior quote but if you can't think of anything, just write something short yet catchy like “Thanks, Internet” or “Not quite my tempo”–Whiplash (2014)
3. What is the best senior yearbook quote as a meme?
You can make a meme by writing something that the school remembers about you. Or go for a humorous line like “I’m a senior but I stay Fresh, man”. Or “If there is a will, there is a way. If there is a quizlet, there is an A.”
