25 Good Night Quotes To Lull You Into A Deep Sleep

No matter how many appointments are in each day or how many tasks are still on your to-do list, the moment you transition from awake to asleep is one of the most important moments of your day. It’s so easy to get caught up in our crazy, hectic, task-driven waking hours. Your priority list probably consists of work and chores with (hopefully) a few fun things mixed in. And while all of those things are essential, you can’t forget about the importance of sleep. That’s why we’ve compiled these good night quotes to set us up for a good night’s rest.

For many, sleep doesn’t always come easy. Whether you’re a mom waking multiple times to a newborn’s cries or a stressed student preparing for finals, getting enough sleep can be a challenge. You know all of the science that says getting enough deep, consistent sleep is essential for overall health and happiness, but scientific facts won’t help you drift to sleep when your mind refuses to turn off. And it definitely won’t help your child close their eyes when bedtime comes around.

Instead of scrolling through social media or checking emails when you can’t fall asleep, we hope these good night quotes calm your restless mind. Recite them to yourself or say them to your partner or children to guide everyone into dreamland.

Try remembering these 25 good night quotes the next time someone in your house can’t quite fall asleep.

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

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

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

4. “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

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

6. “May the good memories of today lull you to sleep.” — Kate Summers

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

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

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

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

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

12. “Sleep, my love, dream happy dreams. You are the only one who has ever touched my heart. It will forever be yours.” — Stephanie Meyer

13. “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

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

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

16. “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

17. “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

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

19. “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

20. “Good night stars, good night air, good night noises everywhere.” — Margaret Wise Brown

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

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

23. “Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.” — Thomas de Quincey

24. “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” — L.M. Montgomery

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

Feeling sleepy yet? Don’t forget to share these good night quotes to help others drift off to dreamland.