November is here.
With the leaves now carpeting the ground, the brisk air signals that winter is not far off.
This time at the end of fall represents a significant transition—between seasons, between work and celebrations.
It’s a shift from autumn’s vibrant hues to winter’s starkness and chill.
In light of this transformative month, I’m excited to present a collection of 101 brief, uplifting, and thought-provoking quotes perfect for November.
May these quotes serve you well on your letter boards, social media posts, and help create a joyful and motivated atmosphere throughout the month.
Warm November Greetings: Quotes and Sayings
“Hello, dear November, the loveliest month full of sensory delights.”
– Gregory F. Lenz
“There’s an air of mystery in November.”
– Allison Uttley
“November evenings have a bite; gently nipping at cheeks and ears.”
– Aleksandr Wootton
“Winter resembles an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a blend of them all.”
– Stanley Horowitz
“November at its finest brings a delightful edge to the atmosphere.”
– Anne Bosworth Greene
“November’s sky is cold and dreary; its leaves are autumn’s farewell.”
– Sir Walter Scott
“Autumn is a second chance at blooming, where every leaf is celebrated as a flower.”
– Albert Camus
“It was the charming kind of November day—crisp yet not too cold.”
– Rainbow Rowell
“The soft yellow light of November warms the heart more than any wine.”
– Henry David Thoreau
“Some days in November encapsulate the very essence of summer’s memory, like a fire opal capturing the moonlight.”
– Gladys Taber
“In November, trees appear as if stripped down, standing like elegant dancers without their leaves.”
– Cynthia Rylant
“Autumn holds more treasures than all the other seasons combined.”
– Jim Bishop
“Jam produced in November takes away worries, echoing the tastes of summer.”
– El Fuego
“November brings frosted mornings kissed by a silver sun rising among the trees, with cardinals at the feeders and squirrels scurrying along gray stone walls.”
– Jean Hersey
“November comes with crows in attendance; leaves fall silently to the ground.”
– Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann
“Autumn is the reverse of spring—a time to let go.”
– Terri Guillemets
“As November draws near, the sun descends from the abandoned heavens.”
– D. H. Lawrence
“In that soft autumn time, the forest foliage dances in the wild November winds.”
– John Howard Bryant
“From high above, witnessing the golden hues of November sunsets makes one realize that if day must turn to night, this is a gorgeous way.”
– E. E. Cummings
“Autumn reveals the beauty in letting go.”
– Unknown
Uplifting November Quotes for Your Inspiration Board
“Fallen leaves in the November sun bring more joy than daffodils in bloom.”
– Cyril Connolly
“Only the dedicated farmer who plants in spring can harvest in fall.”
– B. C. Forbes
“Keep facing the sunlight, and you’ll leave shadows behind.”
– Helen Keller
“How beautifully leaves grow old, bursting forth with color and light in their final days.”
– John Burroughs
“I aspire to be the autumn leaf that gazes at the sky, living fully, and knowing that life is a wonderful gift as it departs.”
– Dodinsky
“Living in gratitude brings a serene joy.”
– Ralph H. Blum
“Life is about learning to dance in the rain, not waiting for the storms to pass.”
– Vivian Greene
“Of all the seasons, autumn offers the greatest abundance with minimal demands on us.”
– Hal Borland
“Be thankful for what you possess; your life could be someone else’s dream.”
– Wale Ayeni
“Do not fear the challenges of November; we have books, friends, and warm hearths to keep our spirits alive.”
– Alexander L. Fraser
“Embrace the little things, for one day they may become your fondest memories.”
– Robert Brault
“Life begins anew when the air turns crisp in fall.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
“I refuse to waste autumn’s sunshine by staying inside.”
– Nathaniel Hawthorne
“In every change, in every falling leaf, lies both pain and beauty—this is how new growth happens.”
– Amit Ray
“Gratitude opens the door to grace.”
– Arianna Huffington
“I feel most alive and energized when the leaves are tumbling down and a whisper of change is in the air.”
– Anna Madsen
“How gloomy would November be if we had no knowledge of spring’s return!”
– Edwin Way Teale
“Autumn… the year’s last, most beautiful smile.”
– William Cullen Bryant
“November reminds us to express gratitude—for the significant and mundane alike—and to appreciate the sweetness of spring ahead.”
– Rip Miller
“Don’t wait for Thanksgiving Day; make giving thanks a daily ritual!”
– Charmaine J. Forde
Humorous and Short November Quotes for a Smile (and Social Media)
“To me, November has always felt like the Norway of the year.”
– Emily Dickinson
“I’ve come to view November as a more mature and stern version of October.”
– Henry Rollins
“Spring is brown; summer, a verdant green; autumn, a warm yellow; winter, a clear white; and November is gray.”
– Henry David Thoreau
“You know you’ve overindulged at Thanksgiving when your bathrobe feels too tight.”
– Jay Leno
“I’d prefer to sit on a pumpkin all on my own than get squished on a velvet cushion.”
– Henry David Thoreau
“I’ll probably die never knowing what pumpkin pie tastes like when you can actually enjoy it.”
– Robert Brault
“Friendship is God’s way of apologizing for our families.”
– Jay McInerney
“Thanksgiving is filled with emotions: people travel vast distances to be with those they see only once a year and then realize they should keep it that way.”
– Johnny Carson
“November is undeniably the least agreeable month of all.”
– Louisa May Alcott
“Autumn leads swiftly into anticipation of spring.”
– Doug Larson
“Thanksgiving traditions include football, pumpkin pie, and navigating those sensitive family topics that make people leave the dinner table!”
– Stephen Colbert
“In November, you begin to realize just how long winter will last.”
– Martha Gellhorn
“What moistens the lip and brightens the eye like a rich slice of pumpkin pie?”
– John Greenleaf Whittier
“The house is quiet, and the fog—now in November—presses against the windows like a ghost kept out.”
– Edward Morgan Forster
“Some may think fall is the season when leaves turn, but to me, it’s when my favorite sweatpants come out.”
– Katie Nicole Felton
“Let’s get into the pumpkin spice spirit!”
– Unknown
“Don’t you just love autumn in New York? It makes me want to stock up on school supplies. If I knew your name and address, I’d send you a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils.”
– Nora Ephron
“During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts, but by night, I’m more open-minded.”
– Unknown
“Sweater weather is always better when shared.”
– Unknown
“In November, some birds take flight while others remain. The air fills with farewells and well-wishes; the departing birds appear serious, with no cheerful chirping in this season.”
– Cynthia Rylant
Welcome November Quotes for a Seasonal Inspiration
“In autumn, changing becomes as effortless as the leaves shifting to shades of red, yellow, and brown.”
– Unknown
“Cherish the trees while they still have their leaves, and support them to try again next year.”
– Chad Sugg
“November is a month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, sea hymns, and passionate melodies in the pines.”
– L.M Montgomery
“November brings a unique aroma to meals—an orange, squash-like scent, spiced with cinnamon that fills homes in the morning.”
– Cynthia Rylant
“Be like a tree and let go of your dead leaves.”
– Rumi
“The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the agricultural landscape transitions from summer crops to winter fabrics.”
– Henry Beston
“As November settles in, the earth begins to hush, preparing for a winter retreat for flowers and creatures.”
– Cynthia Rylant
“November casts a spell with its altered trees, and those smoky red sunsets blaze beautifully against the outgoing hills.”
– L.M. Montgomery
“The wild winds of November arrive, veiling the world in rain; the night air stirs with a touch of sorrow.”
– R.H. Stoddard
“Delicious autumn! My soul is intertwined with it; if I were a bird, I would fly the globe, seeking successive autumns.”
– George Eliot
“November woods stand bare yet serene; days shine brightly and good; life’s midday warmth banishes morning’s chill. The night is a comfort to weary feet.”
– Helen Fiske Hunt Jackson
“Have you seen my heart, lost somewhere in your castle of fallen yellow leaves?”
– A Waltz for Zizi
“As November’s winds howl and disrupt the woods, the fields become barren, and shadows loom.”
– William Cullen Bryant
“Fall is my cherished season, where everything bursts forth with last beauty—a culmination of nature’s year-long preparation for a grand finale.”
– Lauren DeStefano
“Today’s November river ebbs in balance of sunshine and cloud, a subdued light merging darkness in its flow.”
– Cecil Day-Lewis
“The wind signals that November has no qualms about the transition; fallen leaves take on shapes reminiscent of bats—fierce and whimsical.”
– Sylvia Plath
“Autumn presses on—there’s even a hint of leaf-draped scarecrows.”
– Otsuyu Nakagawa
“November arrives and bids farewell, ushering in the last red berries and the first silvery snows.”
– Clyde Watson
“This is the month of nuts and quirky thoughts; November, a name that exudes bleakness and cheerlessness, yet its harvest of ideas may outweigh all else.”
– Henry David Thoreau
“November brings blessings across many regions: the rice harvest is concluded, cooler days are on the horizon, and the festive glow preparing for Christmas lights up the landscape.”
– F. Sionil Jose
Motivational November Quotes for Your Work Life
“November’s passing days prompt me to acknowledge that life flows swiftly. To slow it down, I strive to fill my hours with meaning.”
– Henry Rollins
“Embrace November’s crispness as a chance for rejuvenation and new beginnings amid howling winds.”
– Elise Green
“November symbolizes transition and preparation.”
– Catherine Pulsifer
“Even small actions can create substantial impacts; it’s not always about grand gestures.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
“In the stillness and shadows of November, there lies a chance to make progress while others rest or lose motivation.”
– George Saunders
“True forgiveness is expressing gratitude for the lessons learned.”
– Oprah Winfrey
“Finding oneself often requires losing oneself in serving others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
“Thanksgiving Day is a beautiful opportunity to re-engage our energies toward gratitude and generosity.”
– Amy Grant
“Even amidst undone tasks, we must take time to pause and enjoy the majesty of leaves turning.”
– Elizabeth Lawrence
“The seasonal cascade of autumn leaves evokes a profound sense of nostalgia and significance.”
– Joe L. Wheeler
“When gratitude takes center stage, disappointment fades away, and love floods in.”
– Kristin Armstrong
“Tackle the tough tasks first; the easier ones will fall into place.”
– Dale Carnegie
“True motivation is ignited from within; external forces may only light that spark for a fleeting moment.”
– Stephen R. Covey
“As November brings chilly, drizzly moods, I’ll find comfort in the warm memories of late summer days.”
– Peggy Toney Horton
“Make this November one to remember, as you choose to believe in a promising future beyond your sight.”
– Morgan Harper Nichols
“Most people miss out on opportunities because they are disguised as hard work.”
– Thomas Edison
“November holds the essence of gratitude at its core.”
– J. A. McIntosh
“While April never did much for me, autumn feels like a season of renewed beginnings.”
– Truman Capote
“Show appreciation for what you possess; you’ll find you have more. Focus on what you lack, and you will never have enough.”
– Oprah Winfrey
“People may forget what you said, forget what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Maya Angelou
“Mark this as a November to remember.”
– Charmaine J. Forde
Looking for more inspiration as autumn fades away? Explore these inspiring autumn quotes, check out our selection of humorous fall quotes, and browse through these positive quotes about life.
