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260 Beautiful Good Night Quotes To Carry You To Dreamland

260 Beautiful Good Night Quotes To Carry You To Dreamland

Just as we like to start our morning with a fresh mind and positive thoughts, it’s important to end our day with positivity, too. 

So why don’t you welcome the night with some lovely good night quotes that will send you to a peaceful sleep and recharge your energy for the day ahead?!

These magic words can foster a great sense of inner peace and warm late-night notions you’ll definitely want to share with your loved ones.

That’s why I collected the best quotes for nighttime I could find online that will serve you as great bedtime inspiration, but also as perfect good night wishes for those you hold dear. 

Tuck yourself in and prepare to be captivated by the magic they hold!

10 Loveliest Good Night Quotes

1. “Put your thoughts to sleep, do not let them cast a shadow over the moon of your heart. Let go of thinking.” ― Rumi

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2. “The moon embalms me with her love and she kisses me good night. The nightingale sings her song of love when I take rest in the arms of darkness in the night!” ― Avijeet Das

3. “Each night, your dreams come to inspire you to bring out the magic in your mind.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson

4. “Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere.” ― Margaret Wise Brown

5. “Let the night take you. Let the stars evaporate into your dreams. Let sleep be the only comfort for you to believe.” ― Anthony Liccione

Let the night take you. Let the stars evaporate into your dreams

6. “The night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” — Vincent van Gogh

7. “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

8. “O bed! O bed! Delicious bed! That heaven upon earth to the weary head.” ― Thomas Hood

9. “Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” — J. K. Rowling

10. “Day is over, night has come. Today is gone, what’s done is done. Embrace your dreams, through the night. Tomorrow comes with a whole new light.” — George Orwell

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Inspiring Quotes For Good Night

1. “Dreams are the powerhouse of inspiration. Go on to dreamland, knowing that you are embarking on a new adventure each time.” — Unknown

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

3. “Goodnight. Sleep awaits those of us who dare to dream.” — Anthony T. Hincks

4. “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

5. “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

Always end the day with a positive thought

6. “Sleep is an investment in the energy you need to be effective tomorrow.” ― Tom Roth

7. “The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” — E. Joseph Cossman

8. “Never let the darkness or negativity outside affect your inner self. Just wait until morning comes and the bright light will drown out the darkness. Today has been difficult, but tomorrow will be another day.” — Unknown

9. “Make sure to be thankful before bed. What you think about now will determine the state of your dreams.” — Unknown

10. “Why go to bed with a frown and anger when you can go to bed with a smile and laughter? The world is only as serious and painful as you allow.” — Unknown

Why go to bed with a frown and anger when you can go to bed with a smile and laughter

11. “It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright.” — Stephen King

12. “Throw off your worries when you throw off your clothes at night.” — Napoleon Bonaparte

13. “Positive thoughts breed a positive life, so close your eyes hoping for a brighter future. Have a blessed good night sleep and sweet dreams!” — Unknown

14. “Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose.” — Unknown

15. “As the night gets dark, let your worries fade. Sleep peacefully knowing you’ve done all you can do for today.” — Roald Dahl

As the night gets dark, let your worries fade

16. “The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie

17. “If someone wishes you goodnight every day, you’re happier than so many people.” — Unknown

18. “My idea of a good night out is staying in.” — Martin Freeman

19. “Let go of every trouble that bothers your heart and mind tonight, and you shall wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow. Good night.” — Unknown

20. “Don’t fight with the pillow, but lay down your head and kick every worriment out of the bed.” — Edmund Vance Cooke

Don’t fight with the pillow, but lay down your head and kick every worriment out of the bed

21. “Let the sheep jump over the moon as you count them until your eyes close shut, knowing tomorrow is filled with adventure.” — Unknown

22. “A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow.” — Charlotte Bronte

23. “Tomorrow is a new day and a new start to make things the best they can be! Let someone know what they mean to you! Goodnight!” — Unknown

24. “The sea will grant each man new hope, and sleep will bring dreams of home.” — Christopher Columbus

25. “Let your mind weave into your subconscious. Your dreams will be filled with the beautiful castles your mind creates.” — Unknown

Let your mind weave into your subconscious

26. “A good night’s sleep and a beautiful dream are the best things to charm your tomorrow.” — Unknown

27. “Before you fall asleep every day, say something positive to yourself.” — Enid Bagnold

28. “Only a peaceful good night’s sleep can help you to start afresh tomorrow with new positive energy.” — Unknown

29. “I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” — Sarah Williams

30. “Never apologize for burning too brightly or collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made.” ― Tyler Kent

Never apologize for burning too brightly or collapsing into yourself every night.

31. “Nothing happens unless first we dream.” — Carl Sandburg

32. “Night is always darker before the dawn and life is the same, the hard times will pass, everything will get better and the sun will shine brighter than ever.” — Ernest Hemingway

33. “An ending is always the start of something new. Good night.” — S.H. BoBu

34. “Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together.” ― Thomas Dekker

35. “Before you fall asleep at night, thank God for three things that happened during the day.” — Robert Morgan

Before you fall asleep at night, thank God for three things that happened during the day

36. “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

37. “We need good quality, restful sleep to feel our best and maintain health; to renew and restore physically as well as psychologically.” — Howard Vanes

38. “It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.” — Baltasar Gracian

39. “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.” — David Bowie

40. “End the day with gratitude. There is someone, somewhere that has less than you.” — Zig Ziglar

End the day with gratitude. There is someone, somewhere that has less than you

41. “Tired minds don’t plan well. Sleep first, plan later.” — Walter Reisch

42. “Sleep is the best time to repair, but it’s hard to get a good night’s rest when we don’t dial the inner chatter down.” — Kris Carr

43. “As I have discovered, what you feed your mind in the day will affect your quality of sleep at night.” — Yvonne Haughton

44. “Night is the fatherland of the great inspirations.” — Mehmet Murat Ildan

45. “You will not be able to enjoy a good night’s sleep unless you’ve worked hard during the day.” — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

You will not be able to enjoy a good night’s sleep unless you’ve worked hard during the day

46. “One of the best things you can do to help you find a good night’s rest is to develop a routine for yourself that you stick to each night.” — Julie Schoen

47. “Your future depends on your dreams, so go to sleep.” — Mesut Barazany

48. “A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” — Leonardo da Vinci

49. “Forgive everyone before you go to sleep — goodnight.” — Asad Meah

50. “The longest way must have its close — the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Wonderful Quotes For Good Night

1. “There is something to be said for the night. The darkness holds a sense of promise, as if anything could happen.” — Meg Collett

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2. “May the nights always be aglow with the bliss of the day with unharmed hands and feet and kissed cheeks.” — Sanober Khan

3. “The sun is upset now, but the moon dances in joy. Although the sun is depressed at seeing you go, the moon gets to enjoy the whole night with you.” — Unknown

4. “This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away.” — J.R.R. Tolkien

5. “Good night. May you fall asleep in the arms of a dream, so beautiful, you’ll cry when you awake.” — Michael Faudet

Good night. May you fall asleep in the arms of a dream, so beautiful, you’ll cry when you awake

6. “When I go to bed and cannot sleep, I don’t waste time by counting sheep; I count all my blessings, one by one.” — Eldred Herbert

7. “From candlelight to early bedtime, I read.” — Thomas Jefferson

8. “Forget about the world, this time is yours, It’s called the night. When you can sleep tight, so just do it right? Good night.” — Unknown

9. “I love to sleep. Do you? Isn’t it great? It really is the best of both worlds. You get to be alive and unconscious.” — Rita Rudner

10. “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” ― William Shakespeare

We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep

11. “May the angels send you unlimited blessings tonight for the days to come. Good night, and do not let the bed bugs bite!” — Unknown

12. “Goodnight! And sweetest dreams be thine through all their shining way, till darkness goes, and bird and rose with rapture greet the day.” — Proctor

13. “Finish each day before you begin the next, and interpose a solid wall of sleep between the two. This you cannot do without temperance.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

14. “Each morning sees some task begun, each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, has earned a night’s repose.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

15. “I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say. A silent prayer, like dreamers do, then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you.” ― Roy Orbison

I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say.

16. “O sleep, o gentle sleep, nature’s soft nurse, how have I frighted thee, that thou no more wilt weigh my eyelids down and steep my sense in forgetfulness?” — William Shakespeare

17. “Night is a world lit by itself.” — Antonio Porchia

18. “Hoping that tomorrow will bless you with lots of opportunities and reasons to be happy. Recharge yourself tonight, tomorrow’s going to be another adventurous day.” — Unknown

19. “Good night, sleep tight, wake up bright. In the morning light, to do what’s right, with all your might.” — Unknown

20. “It all comes down to the last person you think of at night. That’s where your heart is.” — Unknown

It all comes down to the last person you think of at night

21. “The day is over and the night has covered the sky. Today is done and gone away, allowing you to embrace your dreams.” — Unknown

22. “May sleep envelop you as a bed sheet floating gently down, tickling your skin and removing every worry. Reminding you to consider only this moment.”— Jeb Dickerson

23. “Good night, sleep tight, awake full of joy at the morning light.” — Theodore Higgingsworth

24. “As you lay down to sleep, may the good Lord keep you through the night.” — Kate Summers

25. “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

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

26. “The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen.” — Shannon L. Alder

27. “The day comes with a few things to ponder on, but the night rains upon the mind a thousand thoughts.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson

28. “Soft pillows and warm sheets, mystical dreams, and cozy cuddles. May your dreams and fantasies be full of amazing thoughts. Good night!” — Unknown

29. “Go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” — Victor Hugo

30. “Forget about your troubles and let the sweetness of this lovely night lull you to a blissful sleep. Tomorrow is a new beginning. Good night.” — Unknown

Forget about your troubles and let the sweetness of this lovely night lull you to a blissful sleep

31. “I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” — Ernest Hemingway

32. “Bedtime is daytime, and we come into bloom after midnight.” ― Lenore Kandel

33. “The sun has gone down, the moon and stars are out. It’s time to have all your troubles, worries, and cares melt away. Lay your head down and drift off to sleep.” — Unknown

34. “This is the end of the day, but soon there will be a new day.” — Bernard Williams

35. “So much is yet to come. Soon will be blankets and pillows, and books by the bed to make the stuff of dreams. And then tomorrows.” ― Jim McCann

So much is yet to come.

36. “Think of all the good moments of this day and keep a smile for tomorrow! Good night!” — Unknown

37. “Before you go to bed think about what you left behind in the wake of the day…” ― Nanette L. Avery

38. “Tonight, as with other nights, some people that you know are thinking either pleasant or malicious thoughts about you. Just imagine the pleasant ones before you go to sleep, and you’ll wake up with a sublime smile on your lips.” ― Danny Castillones Sillada

39. “There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night’s sleep.” — E. W. Howe

40. “The time between good night to good morning, all poetries are mentioned by her with his love and their good memories.” — Vaishal Sheth

The time between good night to good morning, all poetries are mentioned by her with his love and their good memories

41. “Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr

42. “Anything seems possible at night when the rest of the world has gone to sleep.” — David Almond

43. “Night is purer than day; it is better for thinking, loving, and dreaming. At night everything is more intense, more true. The echo of words that have been spoken during the day takes on a new and deeper meaning.” — Elie Wiesel

44. “It’s time to stretch from small to tall to see the moon so bright. It lights our way and seems to say, ‘God bless you and good night.’” — Hannah C. Hall

45. “Goodnight. Let the stars light the way to where your dreams can be found awaiting your arrival.” — Anthony T. Hincks

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46. “As you go to bed tonight, sleep with the knowledge that God sees your plights and hears your cries, and in due time will grant you the desires of your heart. Good night.” — Unknown

47. “You can go as far as you dream, think, and imagine.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita

48. “A good night’s sleep, or a ten-minute bawl, or a pint of chocolate ice cream, or all three together, is good medicine.” ― Ray Bradbury

49. “He had kissed her good night that night, and she had tasted like strawberry daiquiris, and he had never wanted to kiss anyone else again.” ― Neil Gaiman

50. “If you listen very carefully, you can hear the good fairy come in the night and leave our assignment for tomorrow.” ― Orson Scott Card

If you listen very carefully, you can hear the good fairy come in the night and leave our assignment for tomorrow

Romantic Good Night Quotes For Lovers

1. “The day is over, it’s time for rest. Sleep well my dear you gave it your best. Tomorrow comes, oh so soon, close your eyes and awake before noon.” — Catherine Pulsifer

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2. “All I wish is a sheet of clouds for your bed and bright crystals for the stars. While you sleep, may the angels play sweet songs that bring you bright dreams.” — Unknown

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

4. “Good night, belovedest. Your sleep will be sweet if there is any influence in the wishes of your own.” ― Lucy Maud Montgomery

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

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

6. “If my dreams will be one of the memories I cannot forget, I hope that you are in them.” — Unknown

7. “I wish you the sweetest dreams, my Princess! Rest your head on your pillow and close your eyes. I will be right beside you. Let’s meet together in our dreams! Where shall we go?” — Unknown

See also: 130 Cute Long Goodnight Messages For Her To Love You More

8. “If the stars really could be wished upon, I would spend every wish on you. But tonight, I wish for you restful sleep, undisturbed by all the worries of this world. And for me, my only wish is to dream of you. Goodnight my love.” — Unknown

9. “Sleep well because my love is the wings to cover you and my hug and kiss are the warmth to give you pleasure. Good night darling.” — Unknown

10. “I have late-night conversations with the moon. He tells me about the sun; I tell him about you.” — S.L. Gray

I have late-night conversations with the moon.

11. “Hell exists. It is here, 3 a.m., awake and without you.” — Beau Taplin

12. “By night, beloved, tie your heart to mine and let them both in dreams defeat the darkness.” — Pablo Neruda

13. “As you sleep, may the angels play the sweetest songs in heaven for you. Goodnight, darling.” — Unknown

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

15. “I wonder how well you sleep at night, and what kind of dreams you have. I wish I could step into them as you step into mine. Goodnight, my beautiful.” — Fred Parquet

I wonder how well you sleep at night, and what kind of dreams you have.

16. “Love is one of the simplest feelings. All I dream about is capturing your heart each night. You already have my heart.” — Unknown

17. “Listen to the night sky, the mockingbird always sing you my lullaby.” ― Jmemo

18. “Here is to hoping that angels will guard you while you dream and the gentle breezes of the night will keep you cool.” — Unknown

19. “I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night.” — When Harry Met Sally

20. “I promise to be the warrior who fights all your nightmares and the messenger who brings all your sweet dreams. Good night.” — Unknown

I promise to be the warrior who fights all your nightmares and the messenger who brings all your sweet dreams

21. “Good night, my angel. Time to close your eyes.” — Billy Joel

22. “Star light, star bright, you are the first and last I think of tonight. Goodnight, my true love.” Unknown

23. “A million stars have lit up the night sky just like you have lit up my entire life. My days start with you in the morning and end with you at night! Good night!” — Unknown

24. “Every night, I think of you before bed with the hopes of having you in my dreams.” — Unknown

25. “I just want to say, good night, sweet prince, may flight of angels sing thee to thy rest.” — Harry Dean Stanton

I just want to say, good night, sweet prince, may flight of angels sing thee to thy rest

See also: 90 Best Good Night Messages For Him To Feel Special

26. “Good night. Hope to meet up with you in my dreams.” — Unknown

27. “Night has come. It is time for you to sleep, my love, so we can be happy tomorrow as we usually are.” — Ambika

28. “To hearts which near each other move; from evening close to morning light, the night is good; because, my love, they never say goodnight.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley

29. “I can’t close my eyes without you in my dreams.” — Luke Bryan

30. “If I had my way, we’d sleep every night all wrapped around each other like hibernating rattlesnakes.” ― William S. Burroughs

If I had my way, we’d sleep every night all wrapped around each other like hibernating rattlesnakes

31. “Will you come down and kiss me good night?” ― Anais Nin

32. “I want to say good night to you, but I’m thinking how. I just pray to god to keep you tonight.” — Priyanshu Singh

33. “And tonight, I’ll fall asleep with you in my heart.” — Unknown

34. “Be my bedtime story and the thoughts that won’t let me fall asleep. Be the conversation that I always have in my head at 3 AM and that beautiful voice that never lets me sleep.” ― Akshay Vasu

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

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

36. “You are, and always have been, my dream.” — Nicholas Sparks

37. “You’ll be the last thing I think of before I fall asleep and the first thing I think of when I wake up.” — A.G. Henley

38. “I wish you to know you have been the last dream of my soul.” — Charles Dickens

39. “Touch your heart and shut your eyes, dream sweet dreams, and sleep tight!” — Nilam Roy

40. “You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That’s where I will always love you.” — J.M. Barrie

You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming

41. “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” — Dr. Seuss

42. “Close your eyes, and I’ll kiss you; Tomorrow I’ll miss you.” — Paul McCartney

43. “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

44. “So for tonight, let us just enjoy the night and give a new meaning to sweet dreams.” — Unknown

45. “Go to sleep knowing that I loved you this day, and each tomorrow my love grows stronger. Good night!” — Catherine Pulsifer

Go to sleep knowing that I loved you this day, and each tomorrow my love grows stronger

46. “Dreaming of you is my greatest escape.” — Perry Poetry

47. “And I start sleeping and dreaming and I think I’ll dream about you all through the night.” — John Mayer

48. “Good night sweet prince and a flight of angels sing to thy rest.” ― Douglas Fairbanks

49. “My night has become a sunny dawn because of you.” — Ibn Abbad

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

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Sweet Good Night Quotes For Friends & Family

1. “Before you go to sleep, do not forget to say thanks for everything good that has happened to you in the last 24 hours. I am thankful at the moment for you.” — Unknown

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See also: 120 Unique Ways To Say Thank You For Being In My Life

2. “Life is full of new beginnings, and a new day tomorrow brings, sleep well.” — Catherine Pulsifer

3. While you dream, I wish that each hope and goal comes true. I just want you to receive everything that you have wished for.” — Unknown

4. “A day is going to end again. It is nice to have a friend like you. Making my everyday seems so great. Thank you my friend lastly. Good night and sweet dreams.” — Unknown

5. “Good night dear friend! I say good night to thee. Across the moonbeams, tremulous and white, bridging all space between us!” — Hester A. Benedict

Good night dear friend! I say good night to thee.

6. “Sweet dreams, good night, and may your tomorrow be so bright!” — Kate Summers

7. “May your blankets be warm as you drift on to a gentle rest.” — Unknown

8. “Good night, my dear friend! I hope you have a wonderful night of sleep. May you be whisked away in starry dreams.” — Unknown

9. “Don’t make things too complicated. Try to relax, enjoy every moment, get used to everything.” — Angelique Kerber

10. “I wish for you a good night of sleep, sweet dreams, and a smiling morning.” ― Debasish Mridha

I wish for you a good night of sleep, sweet dreams, and a smiling morning

11. “May the good memories of today lull you to sleep.” — Kate Summer

12. “The stars and moon arrive just to wish you a good night. Let the light of the moon guide your dreams as you pass the night away.” — Unknown

13. “You are a shining star. I hope you have a great and restful night and don’t ever give the opportunity to dull your shine.” — Unknown

14. “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.” — Unknown

15. “May tonight be a lovely and serene bridge that will lead you to a wonderful tomorrow.” — Unknown

May tonight be a lovely and serene bridge that will lead you to a wonderful tomorrow

16. “Here is to wishing that your mind will rest in sweet serenity while the nighttime passes by.” — Unknown

17. “I hope you fall asleep softly and sleep soundly. Tomorrow, you will surely wake up full of energy and positivity to face a new day.” — Unknown

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

19. “Dream sweet dreams and carry their sweetness throughout the whole day.” — Unknown

20. “As you end this day, before you sleep, remember to count your blessings, not your troubles.” — Catherine Pulsifer

As you end this day, before you sleep, remember to count your blessings, not your troubles

See also: 210 Best Good Night Blessings For You And Your Loved Ones

21. “The moon has scattered the moonlight, the stars have decorated the sky, to say good night to you, look, an angel has come from heaven… good night!” — Unknown

22. “To all, to each, a fair good night, and pleasant dreams and slumbers light.” — Sir Walter Scott

23. “Good night now, and rest. Today was a test. You passed it, you’re past it. Now breathe till unstressed.” — Lin-Manuel Miranda

24. “As night falls upon the land it is time to sleep again with the moon, I am here to wish you good night.” — Unknown

25. “Good night! God keep you till the morning, and guard you safe from every harm, I pray.” — Lyliam Williams

Good night! God keep you till the morning, and guard you safe from every harm, I pray

26. “To have a good night, give all your worries, and concerns to God in prayer.” — Catherine Pulsifer

27. “Good night, sleep tight, may your dreams take you on a wonderful flight.” — Kate Summers

28. “Night is to see the dreams and day is to make them true. So it’s good to sleep now and see the dreams. Good night, sweet dreams!” — Unknown

29. “The day has passed, it is already the night, the angels shall come and will visit you, bringing the sweetest dreams.” — Unknown

30. “Life without sleeping does not exist, a day without night is not a blessing. This is your time to enjoy God’s nature inside of you with your eyes closed.” — Unknown

Life without sleeping does not exist, a day without night is not a blessing

31. “Your bed is ready to give you a hug, you should be ready to have a rest, and say goodbye to all the stress. Good night!” — Unknown

32. “I wish you a good night, not because the day is over but because tomorrow promises to be an eventful one. Finally, nothing beats a good night’s sleep after a challenging day.” — Unknown

33. “Goodnight, goodnight. The time has come to close your eyes. Everything needs rest to be its best. Tomorrow will be here in the blink of an eye and a shake of a dog’s tail.” — Unknown

34. “The night is to see dreams and the next day is to make them come alive. May you dream big and wake up with determination to achieve them all.” — Unknown

35. “Could you visit me in dreams? That would cheer me. Sweet to see friends in the night, however short the time.” — Anne Carson

Could you visit me in dreams

36. “Take a moment to appreciate yourself, warrior. You got through the day without fears or insecurities. You can conquer the world yet again tomorrow. Sweet dreams.” — Unknown

37. “Sweet dreams, because anything else would be just a nightmare. Good night!” — Anthony T. Hincks

38. “The success of tomorrow depends on how well you rest tonight. I want you to sleep and rest, so that our day may be cheerful tomorrow. May the angels watch over you. Sweet dreams.” — Unknown

39. “Always end the day with a positive thought. Sending you this wish to help you smile before you rest your eyes. Good night.” — Unknown

40. “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” — Maya Angelou

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer

41. “The stars sparkle and shine as you do in my life. Have a good night’s sleep.” — Unknown

42. “Dear friend, don’t be worried about tomorrow… I will always be there to set things right. Good night.” — Unknown

43. “Whenever you have a dream inside your heart, never let it go because dreams are the tiny seeds from which a beautiful tomorrow grows. Have a wonderful dream tonight!” — Unknown

44. “I see the moon and the moon sees me and the moon sees my friends wherever they be. So goodnight sun and goodnight moon. Goodnight my friends. Talk to you soon.” — Unknown

45. “As the day renews, I wish it will also recharge your happiness and energy meter. Lovely night, may the angels sing you to sleep tonight.” — Unknown

As the day renews, I wish it will also recharge your happiness and energy meter.

46. “May you dream of lovely things and wake to find them real.” — J.J. Heller

47. “Tonight, may angels surround your bed and bright crystals illuminate your path to beautiful dreams. Good night.” — Unknown

48. “In this sweet night before sweet sleep, from dear to my loved ones in the hope of dreams — good night!” — Unknown

49. “As the day is about to end again, it’s nice to remember that I have a friend like you. Let’s make life great again tomorrow. As for now, let’s go to dreamland. I hope we can meet there.” — Unknown

50. “Good night, sleep tight. Now the sun turns out his light. Good night, sleep tight, dream sweet dreams for me, dream sweet dreams for you.” — The Beatles

sleeping woman image representing good night sweet dreams quote

Long-Distance Quotes For Good Night

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

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

2. “The night breeze is blowing through my hair and the soft touch reminds me of your kisses. I wish I didn’t have to miss you this much.” — Unknown

3. “I miss you in waves, and tonight I am drowning.” — Denice Envall

4. “Although I love the stars that dot the night sky, I love the stars in your eyes even more. While I sleep, I will think about my favorite stars and wait to be with you again.” — Unknown

5. “The day is busy enough to keep me occupied. In the quiet of the night, I begin to really miss you.” — Unknown

The day is busy enough to keep me occupied

See also: 350 Good Night I Miss You Messages & Quotes For Her & Him

6. “We only part to meet again.” — John Gay

7. “Tonight, I would walk a thousand miles just to be with you. Missing you, my love.” — Unknown

8. “Each night, I hope that the moon is large and bright and you will be happy and right. When you turn off the light, keep in mind that I am dreaming of you.” — Unknown

9. “Each hour is crawling by like years. I cannot wait to be in your arms yet again.” — Unknown

10. “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

woman in bed holding a phone image representing long-distance sleep quote

11. “All I do each day is wait to be with you again. My entire day revolves around the hope that I can spend my evenings in your arms again.” — Unknown

12. “Take a breath and gaze up at the stars. See the two brightest stars? Those are my eyes twinkling back at you.” — Unknown

13. “As long as you’re in my heart and I am in yours, there is no distance great enough that our love can’t travel. Sweet dreams, my love.” — Unknown

14. “Take a look out your window now. Although we may be apart at the moment, we can both gaze up at the same moon.” — Unknown

15. “May I kiss you then? On this miserable paper? I might as well open the window and kiss the night air.” — Franz Kafka

May I kiss you then On this miserable paper

16. “All I wish is that the nights when we are together would never end. When we are apart, I cannot bear it. Good night, my love.” — Unknown

17. “My nights are longer than my days since I am not by your side. But it’s all worth it, dreaming about you wakes me up with a smile mile wide. Good night.” — Unknown

18. “I know that you are the one because when we are apart, I feel incomplete. I never want to be without you. Goodnight.” — Prasad Dev

19. “Close your eyes, clear your mind, and listen closely as the stars climb the night sky to hang above your restful sleep. Good night my dear!” — Unknown

20. “I didn’t want to kiss you goodbye — that was the trouble — I wanted to kiss you good night — and there’s a lot of difference.” ― Ernest Hemingway

I didn’t want to kiss you goodbye — that was the trouble — I wanted to kiss you good night — and there’s a lot of difference

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Wise Good Night Quotes

1. “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book. Good Night.” — Unknown

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2. “To book your next dream, read before bed!” ― Nanette L. Avery

3. “Go to bed smarter than when you woke up.” — Charlie Munger

4. “The bed is a bundle of paradoxes: we go to it with reluctance, yet we quit it with regret; we make up our minds every night to leave it early, but we make up our bodies every morning to keep it late.” — Charles Caleb Colton

5. “Choose well the thoughts you think in bed, because what you feed your mind before sleep can affect the quality of your sleep.” — Remez Sasson

Choose well the thoughts you think in bed, because what you feed your mind before sleep can affect the quality of your sleep.

6. “There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.” — Homer

7. “Giving in to sleep is a great opportunity to practice letting go of life.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

8. “We love the night and its quiet; and there is no night that we love so well as that on which the moon is coffined in clouds.“ — Fitz-James O’Brien

9. “Being involved in a good night prayer can change lives as well.” — Dr. Olusola Coker

10. “It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.” ― John Steinbeck

It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.

11. “Sleeping is no mean art: for its sake one must stay awake all day.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

12. “Early to bed, early to rise; makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” — Benjamin Franklin

13. “Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” — Edgar Allen Poe

14. “Sleep is the best meditation.” — Dalai Lama

15. “I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars.” — Stephenie Meyer-Twilight

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

16. “Fear can keep us up all night long but faith makes one fine pillow.” — Philip Gulley

See also: 40 Inspiring Faith Over Fear Quotes To Make You Fearless

17. “If you want to see and feel magic first hand, read a book to your kid before bedtime.” — Richard Due

18. “One man’s bad day is another man’s good night.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

19. “A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” ― Leonardo da Vinci

20. “The night is longer than a day for those who dream and day is longer than night for those who make their dreams come true.” — Jack Kerouac

The night is longer than a day for those who dream and day is longer than night for those who make their dreams come true

Bedtime Quotes For The Sweetest Dreams

1. “Good night! Good night! Far flies the light; But still God’s love shall shine above, making all bright. Good night! Good night!” — Victor Hugo

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2. “Think of all the good things you did today, and believe that you will do good things tomorrow too.” — Unknown

3. “Life is only a bedtime story before a long, long sleep.” — Robert Bloch

4. “Good night, give thanks to your many blessings and watch your worries fly away.” — Unknown

5. “Rest fixed most things. Sleep was my sweet reward. I treated bedtime as both incentive and sacrament.” — Aspen Matis

Rest fixed most things. Sleep was my sweet reward

6. “Sometimes you lie in bed at night, and you don’t have a single thing to worry about.” — Charles M Schulz

7. “Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.” — Mahatma Gandhi

8. “And if tonight my soul may find her peace in sleep, and sink in good oblivion, and in the morning wake like a new-opened flower then I have been dipped again in God, and new-created.” — D. H. Lawrence

9. “When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Your sleep will be sweet.” — Proverbs 3:24

10. “You may see all that is around you but you may feel nothing at all. So try and close your eyes so tight and listen to the nighttime fall.” ― Stephen Cosgrove

You may see all that is around you but you may feel nothing at all

Final Thoughts

There’s something about the nighttime that makes us look back and reflect on our day. 

And whatever experiences that day brought us, reading positive bedtime quotes may motivate us for a better, brighter tomorrow.

I hope the good night quotes you just read helped you quiet your mind and inspired you to never let your dreams escape!

260 Beautiful Good Night Quotes To Carry You To Dreamland