Top appreciation quotes to express thanks.

When we do feel grateful, that feeling is meant to be shared. After a party, we thank the host. When we receive gifts, we thank the givers. There are countless holidays, too — from Teacher Appreciation to Employee Appreciation Day — that open the door to show gratitude.

To make your appreciation stand out, peruse these handpicked appreciation quotes. From teacher appreciation quotes to self-appreciation quotes, we have a wide array of messages you can choose from to help you fully express your gratitude.

Teacher appreciation quotes.

Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated over the first full week of May. Teachers’ desks are filled with cards and trinkets from students showing thanks, but what stands out most? Teacher appreciation quotes express deep appreciation for the most important aspects of the work that teachers do. Many of these appreciation phrases work as principal appreciation quotes, too. (National Principal's Day, conveniently, is celebrated on May 1^st).

The following teacher appreciation quotes make for great posters to put up during Teacher Appreciation Week. These sweet sentiments mean a great deal to the teachers receiving them in cards from students and parents, too.

Employee appreciation quotes.

Employee Appreciation Day falls on the first Friday of March in the U.S. The staff appreciation quotes on breakroom posters and the team appreciation quotes in cards received are a welcome show of gratitude. But, unless the appreciation seems genuine, the quotes are quickly forgotten. It’s a good business practice to recognize staff on Employee Appreciation Day, but some of the most genuine employee appreciation quotes are the ones received out of the blue.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect message for an appreciation holiday, a company event, or “just because,” these employee appreciation quotes are specific and candid to leave more lasting impressions.

Manager appreciation quotes.

National Boss's Day is a holiday celebrated in the U.S. (on October 16^th) to recognize managers in the workplace. Some of the best appreciation quotes for managers double as appreciation quotes for mentors, too, because many impactful bosses act as mentors to staff. The best manager appreciation quotes show appreciation for the work that is often thankless, like taking extra time to explain things or stepping in when a situation escalates.

Search these manager appreciation quotes for one that reflects a manager you know.

Appreciation quotes for family.

We show appreciation to family members on special occasions and ordinary ones. Maybe someone threw a party, or a family member got married. We send our appreciation to family for birthdays, for gifts given, and “just because.” Most of these appreciation quotes for family are destined for cards, but it can be fun to imagine other modes of delivery, too.

Appreciation quotes for family focus on time spent together, and on love. The life experiences we share make for genuine parent appreciation quotes, mom appreciation quotes, gratitude between siblings, and more.

Love and appreciation quotes.

They say that love and appreciation must go together. Without appreciation, there’s no love, only possession. One of the love and appreciation quotes below explains that logic, so dig in and look for the perfect message for the card or wallpaper you imagine for a loved one.

Love comes in many forms, of course. Some of these love and appreciation quotes work best for romantic relationships, and others talk about friendship. Which of these makes you think of someone you love and appreciate?

Funny appreciation quotes.

Trying to find the right words to show deep gratitude can be exhausting. So, for a change of pace, look for the funny appreciation quotes that leave the receiver with a smile.

Browse these funny appreciation quotes and you’ll know the perfect one for a card, gag poster, or a hilarious wallpaper as soon as you see it.

Short appreciation quotes.

There are a lot of reasons you might want a short appreciation quote over a long one. Maybe you’re envisioning a card with ample writing space. Maybe you’re trying to fit words of gratitude onto a small gift of thanks. Maybe you’re so filled with gratitude that all you want is to send a text message as fast as possible.

Short appreciation quotes leave room for personalization in the body of cards and in their open-ended interpretation. The following short appreciation quotes are some of the best to send a heartfelt “thank you.”

Self-appreciation quotes.

There are moments when gratitude needs to be turned inward. Self-appreciation quotes are for the wallpaper of your desktop or for posters that provide a constant reminder during flashes of doubt or self-criticism. When we don’t show enough gratitude for who we are, or what we’ve lived, or what we have, then our self-appreciation fizzles.

Take your pick of these self-appreciation quotes. Self-appreciation will make everything easier, including showing appreciation to others.

How to use appreciation quotes.

This long list of appreciation quotes covers teacher appreciation, family, appreciation quotes for him, appreciation quotes for her, short quotes, funny quotes, and self-appreciation.

None of these appreciation quotes are mutually exclusive, though. Know how to adapt these appreciation messages with a simple switch of a word. Most of them can be for more than one audience.

There are other ways to personalize your message of appreciation, too:

• Quotes can be more powerful when you add someone’s name. “Thanks for doing what you do, Mom” is more personal with “Mom” added.

• Include personal notes written in appreciation cards, too.

• Get as specific as you can. Thank someone for exactly what you appreciate that she or he did or said.

Exercise: find new spaces to share appreciation.

Most of these appreciation quotes are destined for cards, wallpaper, and posters.

There are other channels and mediums to send appreciation quotes, too. To pick the perfect delivery, think about the communication habits of the person receiving each appreciation message.

Try any of these delivery options to send memorable appreciation:

• Text messages

• Public posts or stories tagging the recipient on social media

• Gifts with the appreciation message engraved

• Printed and framed appreciation quotes

• A custom puzzles with the appreciation quote

• Handwritten appreciation notes

Adobe Express can help.

Adobe Express online editor has tons of free templates and quick and easy customization options to put your favorite appreciation quotes to work. If you want to play with appreciation quotes in cards, posters, wallpaper, or other creative projects, Adobe Express makes it as simple as picking a template and personalizing it, or making your own idea with easy-to-use tools. Whatever message you want to convey, Adobe Express brings it to life, no experience required.

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