Inspirational Celebration Quotes:
“Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away.” – Maya Angelou
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Celebration Quotes on Love and Legacy:
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbell
“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.” – Billy Graham
“A life well-lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.” – Unknown
“Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” – Pablo Picasso (Artist)
“What is a life if not a testament to love?” – Yann Martel (Author)
“The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.” – Roy T. Bennett (Author)
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what car you drove, what kind of house you lived in, how much money you had in the bank. The only thing that will matter is the difference you made in people’s lives.” – Roy T. Bennett (Author)
“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” – Desmond Tutu (Archbishop & Activist)
“Celebrate the moments that make life special, whether big or small.” – Unknown
“Let us never forget that every day is a celebration of life.” – Irish Proverb
“Love is a flame that should never go out.” – Deborah Kerr (Actress)
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey (Talk Show Host & Philanthropist)
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott (Psychiatrist)
“A life well-lived is a celebration.” – Brenda Barnes (Athlete & Sports Commentator)
“Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Franklin P. Jones (Artist & Poet)
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (Philosopher)
“Life is a party. Dress for it.” – Audrey Hepburn (Actress & Humanitarian)
“Celebrate what has been accomplished, but also what you will accomplish.” – Wayne Dyer (Motivational Speaker & Author)
Personalized Celebration Quotes:
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.” – Unknown
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” – Unknown
“In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams… that is where you and I shall meet.” – Alice Through the Looking Glass
“You are a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” – Sophia Bush (Actress & Activist)
“Today, I celebrate the amazing person you are.” – Unknown
“Be proud of how far you’ve come, and have faith in how far you can go.” – Unknown
“Don’t forget to celebrate yourself for who you are and all that you’ve accomplished.” – Unknown
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne (Author)
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (Philosopher)
“Celebrate yourself today for the journey you’re on.” – Unknown
“You are capable of amazing things.” – Unknown
“Dream big and dare to do.” – Walt Disney (Entrepreneur & Animator)
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson (Writer)
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey (Talk Show Host & Philanthropist)
“You are the reason for the celebration.” – Unknown
“You are enough just the way you are.” – Brené Brown (Professor & Author)
“Never dim your light just to make others feel comfortable.” – Unknown
“You are worthy of celebrating.” – Unknown
Religious or Spiritual Celebration Quotes:
Islamic Quotes
“Celebrate good times and bad times because everything is from Allah (SWT).” – Unknown
“Every hardship is followed by ease.” – Quran (2:286)
“Verily, with hardship comes ease.” – Quran (94:5)
“Celebrate the blessings, big or small.” – Imam Ali (RA)
“The thankful heart is always satisfied.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
“Let the believers who sit before you in the mosques (always) remember Allah much (by His various Names, Attributes, and by reciting the Quran), and give freely of what We have bestowed on them.” Quran (24:27)
“He who wakes up every morning with security and health is as if he has acquired the whole world.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
“The best of you are those who bring most benefit to others.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
“Give thanks to Allah for what you have, and He will give you more. And indeed, Allah is Ever-Providing, All-Knowing.” – Quran (14:7)
“And proclaim the Pilgrimage [Hajj] among the people. They will come to you on foot and on lean camels from every remote region.” – Quran (22:27) (Celebrating the Hajj pilgrimage)
“Fasting is a shield and a cause of security. So the one of you who is fasting should abstain from sexual activity and from immoral speech.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (Celebrating the accomplishment of Ramadan)
“The reward of a good deed is ten times its like.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (Celebrating acts of charity and good deeds)
“The believers are like one structure, each part strengthening the other.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (Celebrating the unity and support within the Muslim community)
“Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (Celebrating the pursuit of knowledge and learning)
“The world is a provision, and the best provision of this world is the righteous wife.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (Celebrating a happy marriage)
Christian Quotes
“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” – Psalms 95:2 (Bible)
“For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” – Psalms 100:5 (Bible)
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Bible)
“Celebrate the gift of life, for it is a precious thing.” – Unknown
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17 (Bible)
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him the glory, for the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready.” – Revelation 19:7 (Bible)
“Faith makes all things possible, love endures all things, hope never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13 (Bible)
“Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” – Traditional Hymn
“Celebrate the victories, both big and small, for they are all signs of God’s grace.” – Unknown
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalms 118:24 (Bible)
“Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 (Bible)
“A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation of hope. It is the soil out of which all virtues grow.” – Cicero (Roman Philosopher) – Though not strictly a Christian quote, it aligns well with the theme of gratitude.
“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” – Exodus 15:2 (Bible)
“May your hearts overflow with joy and thanksgiving.” – Colossians 1:12 (Bible)
“Celebrate the gift of faith, for it is the light that guides our way.” – Unknown
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” – John 11:25
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4
Here are a few beloved Bible phrases and statements written by notable poets and authors who frequently seek consolation from a higher power, and are typically included in more traditional funeral ceremonies.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.—ROMANS 6:23
For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end.—PSALM 48:14
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God.—JOB 19:25-26
There is nothing easy about losing a loved one no matter the circumstance. Your heart is broken and your soul weeps for the loss BUT knowing that there are people that will handle the whole process of celebrating a life with the utmost professionalism, sensitivity, and respect is absolutely priceless.—NADINE T., SUGAR LAND, TX
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He has me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters. He revives my soul; He guides me on paths of righteousness for His glory. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no harm, For you are with me … Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall abide in the house of the Lord forever.—PSALM 23
So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.—John 16:22
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.—GEORGE S. PATTON JR.Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.—MATTHEW 25:21
This is my comfort in my affliction; that your promise gives me life.—PSALM 119:50
If we have been pleased with life, we should not be displeased with death, since it comes from the hand of the same master.—MICHELANGELO
They will come back, come back again, as long as the red earth rolls. He never wasted a leaf or a tree. Do you think He would squander souls?—RUDYARD KIPLING
If God hath made this world so fair; Where sin and death abound; How beautiful beyond compare; Will paradise be found! —JAMES MONTGOMERY
God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.—REVELATION 21:4
Hinduism Quotes
“Celebrate life, for it is a sacred journey.” – Unknown
“Dharma (righteousness) brings happiness and Adharma (unrighteousness) brings sorrow.” – Bhagavad Gita (Hindu Scripture)
“Wherever you are, be completely present.” – Gautama Buddha (Founder of Buddhism) – Though not strictly a Hindu quote, it aligns well with the theme of mindfulness often emphasized in Hinduism.
“Celebrate the lessons learned, for they shape your path.” – Unknown
“Truth is eternal.” – Rigveda (Hindu Scripture)
“This is the supreme happiness of life: to know that you are not at the mercy of your emotions. You can choose your response.” – Gautama Buddha (Founder of Buddhism) – Though not strictly a Hindu quote, it aligns well with the theme of self-control often emphasized in Hinduism.
“There is no other way to happiness than the way of renunciation.” – Bhagavad Gita (Hindu Scripture)
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” – Gautama Buddha (Founder of Buddhism) – Though not strictly a Hindu quote, it aligns well with the theme of the power of thought in Hinduism.
“Celebrate the beauty of the world, for it is a reflection of the divine.” – Unknown
“Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self.” – The Bhagavad Gita (Hindu Scripture)
“A man is not called wise because he speaks much, but because he speaks what he ought to speak, and when he ought to speak.” – Chanakya (Indian Statesman & Philosopher)
“As you sow, so shall you reap.” – Bhagavad Gita (Hindu Scripture)
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela (South African Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary & Politician) – Though not a Hindu quote, it aligns with the theme of perseverance.
“There are three gates to self-destruction: lust, anger, and greed.” – Bhagavad Gita (Hindu Scripture)
“Celebrate the peace within, for it is the source of true joy.” – Unknown
