What is it about Fall that is so alluring? Is it the gently cooling temperatures after a scorching summer? Or perhaps the romantic nostalgia of going back to school? Either way, it’s a season so scrumptious that it needs two names. And there are many Fall quotes that capture the season beautifully- some of which can be found on some fabulous home decor, DIY or otherwise.
Celebrate the Season with Fall Quotes
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Fall is a season of color, transformation, friends, and loved ones. From the glorious weather and colors to the holidays we look forward to all year long, autumn has a lot to offer everyone. Here are some fall quotes to help you snuggle into the season and celebrate its wonder and delight, perfect for inspiring fall projects such as signs like this.
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Emily Brontë
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“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” – Emily Brontë from the poem “Fall, leaves, fall”
Albert Camus
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“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus, “The Misunderstanding”
How lovely is this fall quote? So lovely that my favorite online stencil shop offers it as a stencil for making your own fall signs. You can also find loads of items on Etsy with this quote: signs, t-shirts, printables, and more.
Friedrich Nietzsche
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“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Sarah Addison Allen
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“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.” – Sarah Addison Allen, from her novel “First Frost”
I included this quote because Sarah Addison Allen is one of my favorite authors, and she’s even local to North Carolina (Asheville, to be specific). This quote is from her book, “First Frost”, but it’s part of a series- and this is the first book in that series. It’s SO good!
Charlotte Bates
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“The heart of autumn must have broken here, and poured its treasure upon the leaves.” – Charlotte Bates
Winston Graham
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“Autumn lingered on as if fond of its own perfection.” – Winston Graham
Mary Russell Mitford
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“Autumn glows upon us like a splendid evening; it is the very sunset of the year,” – Mary Russell Mitford, “Our Village”
Oscar Wilde
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“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall…” – Oscar Wilde
My favorite online stencil store has this quote as a stencil in case you want to make your own sign or decor with it! Etsy has lots of handmade items and instant downloads with this quote, as well.
Stanley Horowitz
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“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.” – Stanley Horowitz
Gustave Flaubert
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“I love the autumn — that melancholy season that suits memories so well.” – Gustave Flaubert, “Memoirs of a Madman and November”
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne, “The American Notebooks”
Delia Owens
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“Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.” – Delia Owens, “Where the Crawdads Sing”
Vincent Van Gogh
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“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see…” – Vincent Van Gogh, his personal letters
William Cullen Bryant
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“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” – William Cullen Bryant
This quote is also available as a stencil from the online shop I mentioned earlier.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, “The Great Gatsby”
How pretty is this watercolor print with this quote? There are lots of items with this quote on Amazon, as well.
L. M. Montgomery
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“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, “Anne of Green Gables”
This quote is a favorite for putting on Fall signs using a stencil, such as this one. There are also some fabulous options with this quote on Etsy, as well- pre-made signs, downloadable prints, etc.
Virginia Woolf
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“And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves.” – Virginia Woolf, “To the Lighthouse”
Shira Tamir
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“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” – Shira Tamir
Victoria Erickson
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“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” – Victoria Erickson
Fall Quotes to Fall in Love With
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“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye.” – Unknown
Here’s a lovely digital print with this quote on Etsy; wouldn’t it look lovely in the right frame?
Autumn Inspiration for Your Home
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Aren’t those Fall quotes just incredible? They really capture the romance and beauty of the season. Perhaps these quotes and sayings will inspire you to celebrate Fall around your home, whether you’re making wreaths like this, or making fall signs, or just other autumn decor in general.
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S
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Thank you !!!!! I love the light and shadows of August and the beginning of fall, my favorite season. Love the quotes!!!
Definitely not my typical type of post, but a very fun (and soothing!) departure indeed.
Yes, to all of these! I loooove the season and am ready for it! My favorite fall poem is by George Cooper, “Come, Little Leaves” wherein the leaves to told to “Put on your dresses of red and gold, for summer is gone and the days grow cold,” and it goes from there. Thanks for sharing a moment of autumn with us today!
You are so very welcome, Deb! It was a delicious post to put together for a Fall-fanatic like me and a fun change of pace from my normal posts, too.
Thank you soo much for this one, Sarah–Needed this today & I’m headed to kindle to check out First Frost!!
You are so very welcome, E! Make sure you check out Garden Spells before First Frost!