121 Good Night Quotes To Send You Off To Sleep

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 12, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Jan 29, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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At night, we forget all our day's worries and doze in a peaceful dark space to rejuvenate our body and mind.

Before we drift off into a world of complete vulnerability, we love to show our care for our dear ones. It happens magically with a 'good night' wish,  alternatively, you can also wish someone, 'sweet dreams.'

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Good Night Quotes For Your Family

All-day long our family members are busy with their work and we don't want to miss the opportunity of saying good night. Here are a few quotes to say good night to your near and dear.

1.“Sleep, my Bella, dream happy dreams, you are the only one who has ever touched my heart, it will forever be yours.”

– Edward Cullen.

2.“Music is love, love is music, music is life, and I love my life. Thank you and good night.”

– A. J. McLean.

3.“I don’t wanna close my eyes, I don’t wanna fall asleep, cuz I’d miss you babe and I don’t wanna miss a thing.”

– Aerosmith. 'I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing'.

4.“Good night my dearest love and have pleasant dreams. Here’s to hope that tomorrow will be as sunny and bright as you are.”

– Anthony T. Hincks.

5.“A thousand times good night.”

-William Shakespeare.

6.“I want to call you every five minutes. I want to text you good night every night. I want to make you laugh. And I want you to look at me like you did that first night.”

-Jenn Bennett.

7."Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and have a sweet dream. Good night!"

— Unknown*.

8."Every day I love you more than yesterday. Good night. Sweet dreams, my love."

— Unknown*.

9. “Every day I spend with you is the new best day of my life. I can’t wait for the morning. Good night, baby.”

— Unknown*.

10. “Good night—may you fall asleep in the arms of a dream, so beautiful, you'll cry when you awake.”

— Michael Faude.

11.“Touch your heart and shut your eyes, dream sweet dreams, good night sleep tight.”

— Unknown*.

12.“Dreams are wonderful because of you my love. Good night!”

— Unknown*.

13.“I wish that all the dreams about you and me come true. Good night sweetie.”

— Unknown*.

14."I will find the key to your heart when I dream tonight and I won’t ever let it go."

— Unknown*.

15."Your smile gives me a good night’s sleep. Being with you my dreams come true. I love you good night.”

— Unknown*.

16."Roses are red; violets are blue. I’m going to bed, so I can dream of you. Goodnight!"

— Unknown*.

17."As the moon sings lullaby and the stars kiss your eyes, I wish you sweet dreams, My Love."

— Unknown*.

Cute Good Night Quotes For Your Kids

At the end of the day, a warm hug, a good night kiss, and cute wishes create deeper bonding with your kids. Here are few good night quotes for a night of sound sleep.  

18.“I just want to say, good night, sweet prince, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”

– Harry Dean Stanton.

19.“Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.”

– William Shakespeare.

20.“I wish for you a good night of sleep, sweet dreams, and a smiling morning.”

– Debasish Mridha.

21.“Listen to the night sky; the mockingbird always sings you my lullaby.”

– Jmemo.

22.“The day is over, the night is here, know that I love you today and forever, my dear.”

– Catherine Pulsifer.

23.“I wish for you a good night, a good sleep, and when you awake with energy and passion you will abound.”

– Kate Summers.

24.“Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were, tomorrow’s a fresh opportunity to make it better.”

– Harry Dean Stanton.

25.“Go to sleep in peace. God is awake.”

– Victor Hugo.

26.“Sleep is an investment in the energy you need to be effective tomorrow.”

-Tom Roth.

27."Good-night Sweetheart! It can't be ten, I know; That clock had better go a little slow!"

- Mary E. Day Time.

28."To have a good night, give all your worries, and concerns to God in prayer."

- Catherine Pulsifer.

29."If you go to bed at night and think about your day and you haven't laughed very much, then you must jump out of bed and go do something fun."

- Marlo Morgan Laughter.

30.“I love the silent hour of night, for blissful dreams may then arise, Revealing to my charmed sight – What may not bless my waking eyes.”

– Anne Brontë.

31.“Don’t lose hope. You will never know what tomorrow will bring. Good night.”

— Unknown*.

32.“Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.”

— Unknown*.

33."Never fear shadows. They simply mean there is some light nearby. Good Night"

— Unknown*.

34."As night falls upon the land it is time to sleep again with the loving moon, I am here to wish you good night.”

— Unknown*.

35."As the day turns into night, keep your worries out of sight. Close your eyes and go to sleep, for all the good times are yours to keep. Good night."

— Unknown*.

Good Night Messages

The Little Prince on a planet in beautiful night sky

Before we fall asleep and forget the world around us, good night messages are the best way to reach your loved ones who are far from you. Wishes that we convey strengthen our relationships.

36."I believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night’s sleep."

— Harold Wilson.

37.“Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn.”

– Mahatma Gandhi.

38.“My idea of a good night has always been having a lovely meal and a proper conversation.”

– Kirsty Gallacher.

39.“Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

– Dylan Thomas.

40.“The longest way must have its close – the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning.”

– Harriet Beecher Stowe.

41.“I think the best way to get a good night sleep is to work hard throughout the day. If you work hard and, of course, work out.”

– William H. McRaven.

42.“Thank God for everything good that has happened during the day and wish everyone else a good night.”

– Romancebetweenthelines.com.

43.“I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars.”

– Stephenie Meyer.

44.“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.”

– Edgar Allan Poe.

45.“They say that God sprinkles his blessings upon the Earth every day and I think I’ve caught one—it’s you! Wishing you a good night and I love you.”

– Unknown*.

46.“For thousands of nights, I dreamed of making love to you. No man on Earth has ever hated sunrise as I do.”

– Lisa Kleypas.

47.“The moon is full, the night is deep, nature is alive—the only thing missing is you, next to me as we sleep.”

– Nicholas Staniszewski.

48.“You can’t change everything in one night, but one night can change everything.”

— John Updike.

49.“Early sleep and early wake up gives health and makes you grow.”

— Portuguese Proverb.

50.“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”

— Catherine Drinker Bowen.

51.“Night is the wonderful opportunity to take rest, to forgive, to smile, to get ready for all the battles that you have to fight tomorrow.”

— Allen Ginsberg.

52.“This is the end of the day, but soon there will be a new day. Keep your spirits up because there are always more chances.”

— Bernard Williams.

53.“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.”

-Thomas Dekker.

54.“The minute anyone’s getting anxious I say, ‘You must eat and you must sleep.’ They’re the two vital elements for a healthy life.”

-Francesca Annis.

55.“Man is a genius when he is dreaming.”

-Akira Kurosawa.

56."Good night. Hope to meet up with you in my dreams."

— Unknown*.

57."May the darkness of the night fill your dreams!  Good night sleep tight!"

— Unknown*.

58."Keep your worries aside and follow the night with new thoughts. Good night!"

— Unknown*.

59.“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.”

— E. Joseph Cossman.

Funny Goodnight Quotes

The day ends better with a smile. Here are a few funny goodnight quotes for those who want to chuckle before they hit the bed.

60.“Rose, thanks for the lovely prayer. Now shut up and get into bed.”

— Dorothy Zbornak.

61.“O bed! O bed! delicious bed!That heaven upon earth to the weary head.”

-Thomas Hood.

62.“Goodnight. Sleep awaits those of us who dare to dream.”

― Anthony T. Hincks.

63.“Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!”

— Unknown*.

64."Good night! May you be safe from the ghost under your bed!"

— Unknown*.

65."Enjoy your adventure in the forest of dreams."

— Unknown*.

66."The sun is red, the sky is blue, I cannot stay happy, without disturbing you. Goodnight my love."

— Unknown*.

67."The future is shaped by your dreams, so stop wasting time and go to sleep! Good night and sweet dreams!"

— Unknown*.

68."Sun wouldn't be red, Sea wouldn't be blue, I wouldn't be upbeat, Without upsetting you! Goodbye!"

— Unknown*.

Few More Good Night Quotes

As we take rest for today and get ready for tomorrow's challenges, we present a few more quotes about the night.

69. "As the night gets dark, let your worries fade. Sleep peacefully knowing you've done all you can do for today."

-Ronald Dahl.

70.“Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere.”

— Margaret Wise Brown.

71.“The night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”

— Vincent van Gogh.

72."You can't manufacture team spirit; it doesn't come from having a good night out and a laugh."

—Chris Coleman.

73.“Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.”

— Mahatma Gandhi.

74.“Throw off your worries when you throw off your clothes at night.”

—  Napoleon Bonaparte.

75.“Good night—may you fall asleep in the arms of a dream, so beautiful, you’ll cry when you awake.”

– Michael Faudet.

76.“Sleep is the best meditation.”

— Dalai Lama.

77.“Life is full of new beginnings, and a new day tomorrow brings, sleep well.”

– Catherine Pulsifer.

78.“May the good memories of today lull you to sleep.”

– Kate Summers.

79."If someone wishes you good night everyday, you’re happier than so many people."

-Unknown*.

80.“The darker the night, the brighter the stars, The deeper the grief, the closer is God!”

– Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

81.“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”

– Psalm 4:8 NIV.

82.“Fear can keep us up all night long but faith makes one fine pillow.”

Philip Gulley.

83."Have faith as tomorrow will be a new day, A new way when you can have your say, Give in to the night and sleep well, All your tensions and stress will dwell, Good night and sleep tight!."

-Unknown*.

84.“To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.”

– Sir Walter Scott.

85."As the moonlight dims and the world goes quite, give yourself some rest. Here’s to hoping that your sleep is as sweet as you are."

-Unknown*.

86."Before you make your way into your bed every night, remember to say something good about yourself. This will nourish your soul and keep you going strong."

-Unknown*.

87."Good-night dear friend! I say good-night to thee. Across the moonbeams, tremulous and white, bridging all space between us!"

— Hester A. Benedict.

88.“Goodnight. Let the stars light the way to where your dreams can be found awaiting your arrival.”

― Anthony T. Hincks.

89."And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”

―William Shakespeare.

90.“Good night, slept tight, awake full of joy at the morning light.”

– Theodore Higgingsworth.

91.“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.”

– Maya Angelou.

92.“Sleeping is no mean art: for its sake one must stay awake all day.”

– Friedrich Nietzsche.

93. “There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.”

– Homer.

94.“Discover the great ideas that lie inside you by discovering the power of sleep.”

-Arianna Huffington.

95."Good night, and hush, my little baby, sleep until the morning comes brightly... For tomorrow at dawn, the sun will wake you."

-Polish Lullaby Baby.

96.“Listen to the nightsky, the Mockingbird always sing you my lullaby.”

– Jmemo.

97.“If it comes back, I think that Friday night is not a good night to be on.”

– Amber Tamblyn.

98.“Sleep, rest of things, O pleasing Deity,Peace of the soul, which cares dost crucify,Weary bodies refresh and mollify.”

-Ovid.

99.“Good night, dear. I always say good night to the things I love.”

-L.M. Montgomery.

100.“It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright.”

– Stephen King.

101."The sky grew darker, painted blue on blue, one stroke at a time, into deeper and deeper shades of night.”

– Haruki Murakami.

102.“My idea of a good night out is staying in.”

– Martin Freeman.

103.“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.”

– Sarah Williams.

104.“Some nights are made for torture, or reflection, or the savoring of loneliness.”

– Poppy Z. Brite.

105. “A good night sleep and beautiful dream are the best things to charm your tomorrow.”

— Unknown*.

106."Night is a world lit by itself."

– Antonio Porchia.

107."All those nights with the phone warming the side of my face like the sun."

Warsan Shire.

108. "Good night. Meditate on your word of the Lord day and night. God bless and sweet dreams."

— Unknown*.

109“The sea will grant each man new hope, and sleep will bring dreams of home.”

– Christopher Columbus.

110.“May my arms will reach you and hug you a good night to wish you sweet dreams and to sleep tight.”

— Unknown*.

111."Dreams are the best part of life. If you miss sleep, you miss the best part of life.”

— Unknown*.

112. "Sleep without any worry because the angels are on duty and will keep you safe and protected."

— Unknown*.

113.."Time to ride the rainbow to dreamland!"

— Unknown*.

114. "Good night, and good luck.”

— Edward R. Murrow.

115. "Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and have a sweet dream. Good night!"

— Unknown*.

116."The Darkest Night is often the Bridge to the Brightest Tomorrow."

- Jane Jackson Career.

117.“While you dream, I wish that each hope and goal comes true.”

— Unknown*.

118."Sleeping is nice You forget about everything for a little while."

— Unknown*.

119."A bed of clouds for you to sleep Diamond stars as your bedside lamp good night."

— Unknown*.

120."To all to each a fair goodnight and pleasing dreams light."

— Unknown*.

121.“Life begins at night.”

– Charlaine Harris, 'Dead Until Dark'.

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Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Good Night Quotes then why not take a look at think outside the box quotes, or June quotes.

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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