30 Moving Easter Quotes That Perfectly Capture the Meaning of the Holiday

It’s the time of year for reflection, hope, and renewal. It’s also time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life. Despite its religious roots, Easter has become a beloved holiday for Christians and non-Christians alike, with traditions such as egg hunts and delicious chocolate treats.

However, at the heart of it, all is the underlying message of faith, love, and forgiveness. In this blog post, we have curated 30 moving Easter quotes that perfectly capture the meaning of the holiday. These quotes will inspire, uplift, and remind us of the true significance of Easter.

Clarence W. Hall

“If Easter says anything to us today, it says this: You can put truth in a grave but it won’t stay there.” – Clarence W. Hall

Alice Freeman Palmer

“For I remember it is Easter Morn and life and love and peace are all new born.” – Alice Freeman Palmer

Bernard Williams

“The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created spring.” — Bernard Williams

Victor Hugo

“Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul.” — Victor Hugo

Floyd W. Tomkins

“Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness.” — Floyd W. Tomkins

Charles M. Crowe

“Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless.” — Charles M. Crowe

Jessica Harrelson

“Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is.” — Jessica Harrelson

Dolly Parton

“I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and true love. Don’t even try to tell me different.” – Dolly Parton

Kate McGahan

“The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies.” – Kate McGahan

Charles Wesley

“Christ the Lord is risen today, sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; sing, ye heavens and earth reply.” – Charles Wesley

Audrey Hepburn

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn

Martin Luther King Jr.

“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

Basil Hume

“The great gift of Easter is hope.” – Basil Hume

Hal Borland

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” – Hal Borland

Janine di Giovanni

“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.” – Janine di Giovanni

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Gordon P. Hinckley

“There would be no Christmas if there was no Easter.” – Gordon P. Hinckley

Unknown

“Easter is the only time of year when it is safe to put all your eggs in one basket.”

Unknown

“Egg hunts are proof that your children can find things when they really want.”

S.D. Gordon

“Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.” – S.D. Gordon

Pablo Neruda

“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.” – Pablo Neruda

Siobhan Shaw

“The Easter eggs symbolizes our ability to break out of the hardened, protective shell we’ve surrounded ourselves with that limits our thoughts and beliefs. As we break open our hearts and minds we discover a transformation to new, life enhancing thoughts and beliefs.” – Siobhan Shaw

Reba McEntire

“Easter is very important to me. It’s a second chance.” – Reba McEntire

Mahatma Gandhi

“A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“‘Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henri Matisse

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse

Unknown

“Golf is just the adult version of an Easter Egg Hunt.”

Unknown

“A true friend is someone who thinks you’re a good egg, even if you’re cracked.”

Fulton J. Sheen

“Unless there is Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” – Fulton J. Sheen

Robert Flatt

“The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances.” – Robert Flatt

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Roma Downey

“People come together with their families to celebrate Easter. What better way to celebrate than to spend a few hours going on the journey of Christ’s life.” – Roma Downey

There you go! We hope you enjoyed these moving quotes and discovered some new ones to cherish for years to come. It’s such a special time of year so make the most of it by celebrating the season, the sentiment of renewal, and nature’s rebirth. Sign these quotes into cards, slip one in your kids’ lunch boxes, or use them for social media posts.