170+ Senior quotes to make a memorable senior yearbook entry that stands out.
Find quotes that reflect your journey, make you laugh, and make your senior year more memorable.
Top senior quotes to use for stellar yearbooks.
The right senior quotes help you tell your story, reflect on your journey, and showcase your personality. They also give you the unique opportunity to leave a lasting impression on your final and most important year. Lastly, good senior quotes let you show off your creativity.
While choosing a senior yearbook quote seems daunting, the good news is that it’s not a competition. You don’t have to come up with the wittiest or most creative quote. If you happen to find one that best represents you and your experience, then you’re all set.
This curated list of senior quotes is a good place to start. Browse through this list of handpicked senior quotes and find the quote that best represents you.
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Funny senior quotes.
Having a great sense of humor is a gift. However, more than making other people laugh, a good sense of humor also benefits you. It can help you cope with stressful situations and does wonders for your overall well-being.
Whether you’re looking to evoke happiness and laughter or you simply want to show off your comical side, these funny senior quotes will help you express yourself. Aside from being great yearbook quotes, these also lend themselves well to hilarious creative projects like collages, posters, or cards.
Amith Mandavilli
This incredible wordplay shows Amith Mandavilli’s great sense of humor. If you like making puns, try coming up with something as unique as this for your senior yearbook.
Plankton,
SpongeBob SquarePants
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Good senior quotes.
Good senior quotes inspire and motivate. They also encourage others to take action and make a positive impact. Most of these quotes are ideal for personalized letters or the inside of greeting cards, so you can easily share them with the right people.
Check out these good senior quotes and pick one that helps you clearly convey your message.
Taylor Swift
This is perhaps one of the best (and shortest) ways to describe your entire high school experience.
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Best senior quotes.
The best senior quotes will continue to inspire and delight when you look through your senior yearbook years from now. From advice on chasing your dreams to staying true to yourself, these quotes will give you some much-needed wisdom and guidance.
Choose a quote that resonates with you and use that to make a truly unforgettable senior yearbook quote.
Dwight Schrute, The Office
The hit sitcom The Office has a lot of great lines you could use to make side-splitting cards.
Michelle Obama
In life, you’ll meet a lot of people who will have something to say about you or your dreams. This quote is a thoughtful reminder for you to stay true to who you are and don’t let others’ opinions prevent you from going after your dreams.
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Senior quotes for girls.
The best senior quotes for girls offer a mix of wisdom, inspiration, and humor. From living life on your own terms to embracing the unknown, these quotes will help shift your perspectives.
Take your pick from these insightful and humorous senior quotes for girls. Choose one that aligns with your personality and has personal value. Can’t find a quote that you like? Use these as an inspiration to help you make an original yearbook quote.
J.K. Rowling
Failure is an inevitable part of life. You can choose to learn from failures or live cautiously. The thing with choosing the latter though is that it’ll keep you from living your best life.
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Senior quotes for boys.
Look for new perspectives or showcase your wicked sense of humor. Either way, these senior quotes for boys will make your senior yearbook entry unforgettable.
Add these quotes to your yearbook or use them for creative projects like posters or banners. Delight loved ones with unique takes on life and everything in between.
James Dean
It’s a good thing to have many dreams. However, it’s also equally important to try to live life to the fullest every day.
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Inspirational senior quotes.
Inspirational senior quotes can give you the courage and strength you need to start a new chapter in life. Whether you’re a high school or college senior, these quotes offer wisdom and guidance.
Look forward to what the future brings with these inspirational senior quotes. Pick your favorites from the bunch and add them to thoughtfully made gifts like cute collages and banners for your other senior friends.
Milton Berle
Don’t wait for opportunity to knock. Sometimes, you have to take matters into your own hands to make something happen. Use this humorous quote to make any creative project shine.
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Unique senior quotes.
Want to have a senior quote that stands out? Use these senior quotes to make your yearbook entry extraordinary. Alternatively, these unique senior quotes are also perfect for making striking creative projects like posters, banners, and more.
Søren Kierkegaard
Danish philosopher Kierkegaard helps enlighten how people should live their lives. The past can be a great teacher, but you must never forget to live life and continue to move forward.
Paarthurnax, Skyrim
Paarthurnax, aka the Old One, is a dragon from Skyrim.
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High school senior quotes.
These high school senior quotes encapsulate the wild ride that is four years of high school. From describing your journey to motivating you to take control of your life, these quotes offer wisdom, inspiration, and more.
Unknown
If you’ve watched your fair share of high school movies, then you know how different real life is from the movies. And that makes this quote even more hilarious.
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Cool senior quotes.
What makes cool senior quotes cool? They’re often funny and, sometimes, they let you inject your personality into them to make something new. Take your pick from these cool senior quotes and put your own spin on your favorite one.
Skyrim loading screen
Even after all these years, Skyrim is still so popular among gamers. Here’s something worth looking into: If you have a favorite game, consider using material from it and turn that into a cool senior quote.
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Cute senior quotes.
Cute senior quotes add a lot of fun and whimsy to any senior yearbook entry. Plus, they’re short, which helps with the character limit. Aside from your senior yearbook, consider using these cute senior quotes to make adorable personalized projects to give as gifts to your loved ones.
Unknown
Yes. That Vitamin C song. Graduation (Friends Forever) has become a staple song for graduations. That and Pomp and Circumstance.
Dick Costolo
Need some motivation? Use this for a custom poster or banner or share this quote with your loved ones to inspire them.
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Short senior quotes.
Don’t underestimate short senior quotes. While they may be pithy, they still pack a lot of punch and can hold their own next to their longer counterparts. Look to these short senior quotes for inspiration.
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Matching senior quotes.
Graduating with a friend or a sibling? Why not use matching senior quotes to make a statement? These matching senior quotes also double as a testament to your strong bond. Just make sure that you and your sibling or friend will appear next to each other in your yearbook.
Ctrl + C.” – Darwin Bunait
Ctrl + V.” – Dollar Bunait
Knock knock.” – Kassidy Durham
Who’s there?” – Keaton Durham
Not the triplets. We graduated.” – Kylee Durham
Prepare for trouble!” – Jessie
Make it double!” – James
Shake...” – Ricky Bobby
…and bake.” – Cal Naughton Jr.
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Famous senior quotes.
You might have seen these famous senior quotes on posters or cards. You may have also resonated with these at some point in your life. What makes these famous senior quotes great is that, even if they’re short, they offer insights into life. Pick your favorite quotes and use them as your senior yearbook entry.
Ludwig Jacobowski
This is a famous senior quote that has an interesting history (and lots of variations). While often attributed to Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), it first appeared in a work by the poet Ludwig Jacobowski in 1899.
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Meaningful senior quotes.
If you’re looking for meaningful senior quotes, then these ones would be right up your alley. They’re thought-provoking, insightful, and invite you to ponder on your journey as a senior. Whether you need motivation or you want to prepare for the next chapter, these quotes have got you covered.
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Friends senior quotes.
Friends make any experience better. These friends senior quotes will help you find the right words to describe your incredible bond.
Aside from using these quotes for your own senior yearbook quote, sign your friends’ yearbooks with these. Better yet, add these senior quotes for friends to creative projects like a personalized letter or adorable cards.
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Hard senior quotes.
Being a senior, whether in high school or college, is tough. These hard senior quotes will help you put into words some of your experiences.
From overcoming challenges to pushing past your limits, these gems make for a memorable senior yearbook entry. Pick one that strikes a chord with you.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
This quote is from Roosevelt’s Last Message to the American People. Aside from being a great senior quote, this also makes for a wonderful addition to nice cards and beautiful motivational posters.
Samuel Beckett
Beckett’s famous mantra comes from his 1983 story Worstward Ho. While failures can be disheartening, they sometimes also hold the key to future success.
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Creative senior quotes.
Senior quotes don’t always have to be serious or insightful. Sometimes, they can also be kooky. These creative senior quotes let your unique personality and sense of humor shine through.
Use these creative senior quotes as a springboard for your own extraordinary quote. Take this opportunity to come up with something out of the box and stand out.
Iris Murdoch
Iterations of this popular quote have surfaced over the years. However, this particular version was first used by novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch. The earliest yet slightly different version of this quote is attributed to author Somerset Maugham.
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Senior quotes for athletes.
For senior athletes, summarizing their entire high school or college experience can be a tough challenge. From appreciating your team to highlighting the values that helped you become a great athlete, these senior quotes for athletes will let you speak from your heart.
Choose your favorite senior quotes for athletes and add them to your yearbook. Or use them to make memorable creative projects to give as gifts to your teammates.
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Worst senior quotes.
While these worst senior quotes aren’t actually the worst, they may not be your cup of tea. And while some of them may be funny, they don’t really give you an opportunity to showcase your personality.
However, if you’re feeling extra inventive, you may want to put your own spin on these worst senior quotes to give them a new lease on life.
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Clever senior quotes.
Clever senior quotes let you showcase your creativity and unique perspective. From funny to insightful, these quotes help you tell your story and speak your mind.
Browse these clever senior quotes and choose one that resonates with you. Aside from your yearbook, these make for awesome additions to creative projects, such as custom collages and cards.
Doug Larson
Learning from experience is a continuous process. Share this nugget of wisdom with your loved ones with the help of a custom creative project.
Segun Akigbogun
This one perfectly showcases the original author’s amazing sense of humor. If you’ve come across the Nigerian prince scam, then this quote will have you in stitches.
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Popular senior quotes.
You can’t go wrong with these popular senior quotes. They’re meaningful and humorous, and they help you share your experience.
Not a fan of popular senior quotes? Consider using them as a springboard for original senior yearbook quotes instead. Use this opportunity to put your own spin on these well-known quotes.
Woody Allen
Here’s a fun fact. This quote comes from a 1977 interview featuring Allen and Marshall Brickman. Together, they wrote the screenplay for the award-winning film Annie Hall.
Unknown
In life, you’ll meet people who will let you down. This well-known quote has had so many iterations over the years. Switch it up by creating your own take on this popular senior quote.
Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick),
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Unknown
While frequently attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, this popular senior quote isn’t found in any of Roosevelt’s writings. It still makes for a great senior yearbook quote though.
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Deep senior quotes.
What are deep senior quotes? They’re insightful and thought-provoking. There are moments when you might need a change in perspective or some form of guidance and these deep senior quotes could help with that.
Browse these deep senior quotes and pick the one that lets you speak from your heart.
Oliver Goldsmith
Often attributed to Nelson Mandela, this deep senior quote first appeared in one of Oliver Goldsmith’s letters in 1760 and 1761. While its history is a bit muddled, this still makes for a thought-provoking senior quote. Plus, this is a perfect addition to thoughtful gifts like customized posters or banners.
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How to pick a memorable and impactful senior quote.
Try looking up “senior quotes” online and you’ll be hit by a barrage of results. When that happens, how will you know which quote to pick? Here are some tips when working with senior quotes:
- Choose a quote that has personal value. Your senior quote should reflect your values. It should be good enough that you can use it to summarize your entire experience. If you’ve got a great sense of humor, why not go for funny senior quotes? Even these hilarious quotes hold a grain of truth.
- Pick a quote that you’ll still like a few years from now. Don’t choose a senior quote just because it’s popular or it sounds nice.
- If you’re planning to use an original quote, use prompts. For example, you can write about a unique or memorable moment you experienced, a short summary of your overall experience during school, or the challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
- Instead of using these senior quotes, consider sharing an inside joke or thanking the people who have helped you along the way. They may be different but they still make for memorable and impactful senior quotes.
Tips for using senior quotes in your yearbook.
- If you’re using senior quotes, go for ones that are concise. Some yearbooks may allot a specific word count limit, so it’s best to double-check your yearbook guidelines before going over senior quotes.
- Attribute the quote to the right person. Some popular quotes are often misattributed, so it’s best to do your research first.
- If you want to use something that a classmate or a teacher said, make sure to ask for their permission first.
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