November is the perfect time for gratitude, reflection, and change as we make the change from fall into the holiday season. Whether you’re looking to inspire your audience, motivate them to finish the year strong, or simply trying to get more engagement in November, sharing the right quote at the right time can create meaningful engagement on your social media platforms.
Here are 30 motivational quotes perfect for sharing throughout November, complete with ideas on how to tie them into your brand’s messaging and start conversations with your audience.
1. "Gratitude turns what we have into enough." – Aesop
Use this quote during National Gratitude Month to remind your audience of the importance of practicing gratitude. Encourage them to share what they’re thankful for.
2. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." – Steve Jobs
Perfect for motivating your audience to finish the year strong, this quote is ideal for businesses or entrepreneurs who want to focus on passion and dedication.
3. "Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go." – Unknown
A great quote for reflection, this can be used to tie into the theme of letting go of negativity as the year comes to a close.
4. "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Celebrate the change in seasons by encouraging your audience to embrace new beginnings and fresh opportunities.
5. "In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers." – Cynthia Rylant
This beautiful, visual quote can pair well with fall-themed imagery on your feed, creating a reflective, artistic moment for your followers.
6. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill
Use this quote to inspire your audience as they prepare for the final stretch of the year, reminding them that perseverance is key.
7. "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." – Oprah Winfrey
Encourage your audience to focus on celebration and gratitude, whether it’s for personal accomplishments or shared moments during the holiday season.
8. "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." – William Arthur Ward
This is a perfect quote for Thanksgiving week when expressing gratitude is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Pair it with a call to action, asking your audience who they are grateful for this year.
9. "The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us." – James E. Faust
Share this during Thanksgiving to encourage reflection and gratitude, and ask your audience to share what blessings they’re thankful for this year.
10. "Don’t wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." – Alan Cohen
This quote is great for promoting motivation and action, especially for those who tend to wait for the “right time” to start projects or make changes.
11. "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." – Oscar Wilde
Perfect for World Kindness Day (November 13), this quote can encourage your followers to perform small acts of kindness in their daily lives.
12. "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." – John F. Kennedy
Use this during Veterans Day or Thanksgiving to highlight gratitude toward those who have made a meaningful impact, whether veterans, friends, or family.
13. "It’s not happiness that brings us gratitude; it’s gratitude that brings us happiness." – Unknown
This quote can serve as a reminder to your audience that practicing gratitude leads to greater happiness, aligning well with National Gratitude Month.
14. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." – John F. Kennedy
Share this around Veterans Day to emphasize the importance of showing gratitude through actions, not just words.
15. "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." – Aesop
This timeless quote is perfect for reminding your audience about the value of small acts of kindness, whether shared on World Kindness Day or throughout the month.
16. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Nelson Mandela
Encourage perseverance and resilience as the year draws to a close, reminding your followers that setbacks are part of the journey to success.
17. "Gratitude is the memory of the heart." – Jean-Baptiste Massieu
A heartfelt quote perfect for Thanksgiving, this can be paired with personal stories or testimonials from your audience about what they’re grateful for.
18. "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." – Mother Teresa
Share this during World Kindness Day to emphasize the lasting impact of simple, kind words.
19. "Change is the end result of all true learning." – Leo Buscaglia
As November is often a time of reflection, use this quote to encourage your followers to embrace change and personal growth.
20. "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." – Marcus Aurelius
A beautiful reminder to start the day with gratitude, perfect for morning posts throughout November.
21. "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’" – Audrey Hepburn
Inspire your audience to keep striving toward their goals, no matter how big or small, as the year comes to an end.
22. "Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough." – Oprah Winfrey
Share this on Thanksgiving to remind your followers to focus on the blessings in their lives and cultivate a mindset of abundance.
23. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Abraham Lincoln
Motivate your audience to take control of their future, especially as they plan for the upcoming year.
24. "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." – Cicero
Encourage your audience to reflect on how gratitude plays a role in shaping their character and actions.
25. "To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world." – Dr. Seuss
A great reminder that everyone can make a difference in someone else’s life, perfect for posts encouraging community and connection.
26. "Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." – Nido Qubein
This motivational quote works well for helping your followers focus on possibilities rather than limitations as they plan for the future.
27. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." – C.S. Lewis
Encourage your followers to set new goals for the upcoming year and remind them that it’s never too late to pursue their dreams.
28. "When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others." – Dalai Lama
Use this during Thanksgiving week to highlight the link between gratitude and respect in our relationships with others.
29. "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us." – Helen Keller
A reflective quote, perfect for sharing around Thanksgiving, to remind your followers of the lasting impact of love and cherished memories.
30. "The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." – Eleanor Roosevelt
As the year winds down, inspire your audience to embrace life fully and prepare for new experiences in the coming year.
Final Thoughts
Sharing inspirational quotes and the right November hashtags on social media can help build a deeper connection with your audience, especially during a reflective month like November.
Whether you’re focusing on gratitude, motivation, or kindness, these quotes will got perfectly in your November content calendar for social media. Be sure to pair each quote with scroll-stopping visuals or personal stories to make your posts even more engaging and impactful as you wrap up the year.
