Getting lost in the dark of the night can be both soothing and contemplative. After a busy day, many people allow their minds to wander as they take in the beauty of evening hours.

Evenings provide just enough insight for reflection and introspection, making it easy to find creative inspiration when the thoughts seem too jumbled during daylight.

This collection of 150 quotes about nights is sure to celebrate the virtues of nighttime – its beauty, calmness, and peace. Enjoy!

150 Good Night Quotes, Sayings & Captions

1. I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars. – Stephenie Meyer
2. Night is the mother of thoughts. – John Florio
3. The night is a skin pulled over the head of day that the day may be in darkness. – Rumi
4. Night, the beloved. Night, when words fade and things come alive. – Paul Bowles
5. Night is purer than day; it is better for thinking and loving and dreaming. – Jack Kerouac
6. Night is a time of rigor, but also of mercy. – Leonard Cohen
7. The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4am knows all my secrets. – Poppy Z. Brite
8. The night is not the opposite of life, but a part of it. – Haruki Murakami
9. In the night there are answers and explanations for everything. – Elena Ferrante
10. Night descends like a soundless curtain, and life is suddenly hushed. – Rainer Maria Rilke
11. The night has a thousand eyes, and the day but one; yet the light of the bright world dies with the dying sun. – Francis W. Bourdillon
12. Night is the time when I’m most alive and awake, and feel the most deeply what I’m doing. – Lorde
13. The night is more alive and more richly colored than the day. – Vincent van Gogh
14. The night sky is full of stars, just like my dreams are full of you. – Unknown
15. The night is darkest just before the dawn. – Proverb
16. At night, all cats are gray. – Miguel de Cervantes
17. The night is my companion, my guide, and my destiny. – L. J. Smith
18. Night brings our troubles to the light, rather than banishing them. – Plautus
19. The night was made for loving and the day was made for work. – Proverb
20. The night has a thousand eyes, but the stars only one. – William Shakespeare
21. The night is a symphony of silence, broken only by the soft whispers of the stars. – Terri Guillemets
22. The night is always darker before the dawn. – Unknown
23. The night is like a black velvet curtain that gives stars the stage to shine. – Unknown
24. The night is a lonely place, full of shadows and fears, but it can also be a place of great beauty. – Catherynne M. Valente
25. The night is a magic cloak draped over the world. – Julie Hebert
26. The night is a secret garden, blooming with a thousand different scents and sounds. – Unknown
27. The night is a peaceful pause in the turmoil of the day. – Unknown
28. The night is a friend to those who have no other friends. – Unknown
29. The night is like a dream, full of mystery and wonder. – Unknown
30. The night is always waiting, with a mystery yet untold. – Unknown
31. The night is a blank canvas, waiting for the artist to paint their dreams upon it. – Unknown
32. Night kneels at your feet like a gypsy glistening with jewels. – Tracy K. Smith
33. I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. – Sarah Williams
34. Life is full of new beginnings, and a new day tomorrow brings, sleep well. – Catherine Pulsifer
35. It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright. – Stephen King
36. 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
37. A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. – Steve Martin
38. Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
39. Nothing happens unless first a dream. – Carl Sandburg
40. Hope is a waking dream. – Aristotle.
41. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better. – Henry Rollins
42. The night is the other half of life and the better half. – Goethe
43. I love the silent hour of the night. For blissful dreams may then arise. – Anne Brontë
44. The night is longer than a day for those who dream, and the day is longer than the night for those who make their dreams come true. – Jack Kerouac
45. There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. – Bernard Williams.
46. The woods are lovely, dark, and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep. – Robert Frost
47. Yesterday ended last night. Today is a brand new day. – Zig Ziglar
48. Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming. – David Bowie
49. Tired minds don’t plan well. Sleep first, plan later. – Walter Reisch
50. Don’t make things too complicated. Try to relax, enjoy every moment, and get used to everything. – Angelique Kerber
51. How did it get so late so soon? It’s the night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness, how time has flown. How did it get so late so soon? – Dr. Seuss
52. A man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep. – Thomas de Quincey
53. After all, tomorrow is another day! – Margaret Mitchell
54. Every moment is a fresh beginning. – T.S. Eliot
55. Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again. – Isaac Watts
56. Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. – Lyndon B. Johnson
57. The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. – Paul Valery
58. Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light. – Dylan Thomas
59. You can’t have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. – Charles Kettering
60. There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night’s sleep. – E. W. Howe
61. The day is over, and the night is here, know that I love you today and forever, my dear. – Catherine Pulsifer
62. Listen to the night sky; the mockingbird always sings you my lullaby. – Jmemo
63. They say that God sprinkles his blessings upon the Earth every day and I think I’ve caught one – it’s you! Wishing you a good night and I love you. – Unknown
64. Good night. May you fall asleep in the arms of a dream so beautiful you’ll cry when you awake. – Michael Faudet
65. Goodnight, sleep tight, may your dreams be filled with delight.
66. Sweet dreams and peaceful slumber, may tomorrow bring joy like a thunder.
67. The night is a time to rest and recharge, so close your eyes and drift away with ease.
68. Night is the perfect time to let go of the worries of the day and just be.
69. May the stars shine bright and guide you to a peaceful night’s sleep.
70. The night brings calm and serenity, let it be a time of peace and tranquility.
71. Dream big, sleep well, and wake up ready to conquer the day.
72. Goodnight to the moon, the stars, and all the wonderful dreams you will have.
73. The night is a beautiful mystery, embrace it and have sweet dreams.
74. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let the night embrace you with its tenderness.
75. Everything I do, I do it for you. – Bryan Adams
76. Your hand touching mine… This is how galaxies collide. – Sanober Khan
77. I can’t close my eyes without you in my dreams. – Luke Bryan
78. Each night, I hope 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
79. How strange, to dream of you, even when I am wide awake. – D.J.
80. And I start sleeping and dreaming and I think I’ll dream about you all through the night. – John Mayer
81. ‘I love you’ begins with ‘I’ but ends with ‘you.’ – Charles de Leusse
82. You’re nothing short of my everything. – Ralph Block
83. The day is over, it’s time for rest. Sleep well, my dear, you did your best. – Catherine Pulsifer
84. I wish I was there to hold you tight, instead of just sending you this loving ‘good night.’ – Unknown
85. 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
86. Good night. When troubles rob your sleep, remember your blessings!
87. Good night. Meditate on the word of the Lord day and night. God bless and sweet dreams.
88. 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. Good night.
89. 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.
90. No matter how far you are, you are always in my thoughts. Good night.
91. Good night. I love my life because it gave me you. I love you because you are my life.
92. I just can’t describe how I feel. My loneliness, I just can’t deal. All I can think of is meeting you. This intense despair I hope you can feel too. Good night.
93. Come to my dreams tonight if you can, I will kiss you there. Good night.
94. Whatever you wish for, I wish for you too. May all your hopes, dreams, and wishes come true! Sweet dreams.
95. Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose. Good night.
96. Good night Blessings. Wishing everyone around the world a safe and peaceful night. Pray for those who need to see the sunshine in the morning. Pray that God will grant them peace and a reason to smile. Be a light that leads them through the darkness to a safe place. Shelter them with peace, love, and hope. Amen.
97. 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.
98. Good night. Give thanks to your many blessings and watch your worries fly away.
99. Good night. Hope to meet up with you in my dreams.
100. As the night gets dark, let your worries fade. Sleep peacefully knowing you’ve done all you can do for today. Good night.
101. I think about you constantly, whether it’s with my mind or my heart. – Terri Guilemets
102. Love you yesterday, love you still, always have, and always will. – Elaine Davis
103. Sleep, my love, dream happy dreams. You are the only one who has ever touched my heart. It will forever be yours. – Stephanie Meyer
104. I love you not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you’ve made of yourself but for what you’re making of me. And, I love you for the part of me that you bring out. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning
105. I still haven’t figured out how to sit across from you and not be madly in love with everything you do. – William C. Hannon
106. Good night dear friend! I say good night to thee. Across the moonbeams, tremulous and white, bridging all space between us. – Hester A. Benedict
107. Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together. – Thomas Dekker
108. May tonight be a lovely and serene bridge that will lead you to a wonderful tomorrow. – E. Joseph Cossman
109. Do 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
110. I have late-night conversations with the moon. He tells me about the sun; I tell him about you. – S.L. Gray
111. A well-spent day brings happy sleep. – Leonardo da Vinci
112. You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. – Dr. Seuss
113. As the night gets dark, let your worries fade. Sleep peacefully knowing you’ve done all you can do for the day. – Roald Dahl
114. 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
115. This is the end of the day, but soon there will be a new day. – Bernard Shaw
116. The day is over, and the night is here, know that I love you today and forever, my dear. – Catherine Pulsifer
117.  I wish you a good night, and a good sleep, and when you awake with energy and passion you will abound. – Kate Summers
118. Your hand touching mine… This is how galaxies collide. – Sanober Khan 
119. The day is over, it’s time for rest. Sleep well, my dear, you did your best. – Catherine Pulsifer
120.  The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep. – E. Joseph Cossman
121.  Any fool knows that bravado is always a cover-up for insecurity. That’s the truth. And on that note, I’ll say goodnight. God loves you. – Bobby Darin
122. Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. – Maya Angelou
123.  Night has come. It is time for you to sleep, my love, so we can be happy tomorrow as we usually are. – Ambika
124.  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
125. Sleep, my love, dream happy dreams. You are the only one who has ever touched my heart. It will forever be yours. – Stephanie Meyer
126.  There is something to be said for the night. The darkness holds a sense of promise as if anything could happen. Good night! – Meg Collett
127. May the nights always be aglow with the bliss of the day, with unharmed hands and feet and kissed cheeks. – Sanober Khan
128.  I just want to say good night, sweet prince, may flights of angels sing thee to rest. – Harry Dean Stanton
129.  The night is longer than a day for those who dream, and the day is longer than the night for those who make their dreams come true. – Jack Kerouac
130. When I say good night to you, I am wishing you a pleasant and restful sleep. Not a night where you have to count sheep, but one that you will wake rested and fine. – Catherine Pulsifer
131. The longest way must have it’s close – the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning. – Harriet Beecher Stowe
132. Nighttime can seem longer than the day when you dream big dreams. Daytime lasts longer for people who make their dreams come true. – Unknown
133. Make sure to be thankful before bed. What you think about now will determine the state of your dreams. – Unknown
134. Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it is morrow. – William Shakespeare
135. My idea of a good night has always been having a lovely meal and a proper conversation. – Kirsty Gallacher
136. Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light. – Dylan Thomas
137. Sleep, my Bella, dream happy dreams, you are the only one who has ever touched my heart, and it will forever be yours. – Edward Cullen
138. Music is love, love is music, music is life, and I love my life. Thank you and good night. – A. J. McLean
139. I think the best way to get a good night’s sleep is to work hard throughout the day. If you work hard and, of course, work out. – William H. McRaven
140. I prioritize in life. I like to work, I do TV shows, and I do a lot of Iron Man training. I enjoy kicking back on a good night and drinking wine until I go to bed, and having fun with my friends. You just have to make time for it and keep it balanced. – Joe Bastianich
141. The day is over, the night has come. Today is gone, what’s done is done. Embrace your dreams, through the night. Tomorrow comes with a whole new light. – Unknown
142. Go to sleep in peace. God is awake. – Victor Hugo
143. Goodnight. May you fall asleep in the arms of a dream, so beautiful, you’ll cry when you awaken. – Michael Faudet
144. Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn. – Mahatma Gandhi
145. Close your eyes and go to sleep, for all the good times are yours to keep. – Unknown
146. Goodnight to a friend who shines brighter than the stars. – Unknown
147. Sleep, my love, and peace attend thee, all through the night. Guarding thy dreams and keeping watch over thy rest. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
148. The night is a canvas, waiting for you to paint it with your dreams. – Unknown
149. Goodnight, sleep tight. May your dreams take you to wonderful heights. – Unknown
150. Lose yourself in a good book tonight. Allow the words to carry you away to a place where anything is possible. – Unknown

Nights are often shrouded in mystery and romance, as captured in the various quotes about this special time. Whether it be for their qualities of peace and calm or the promise of something new, nights have always been an object of fascination.

In fact, it’s sometimes easy to forget just how integral they are to our lives.

No matter what they mean to us, nights will always play an important role in our existence, providing us with a sense of comfort in the dark and enabling us to start fresh again each morning.