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Easter Quotes

Faith, resurrection and hope, in quotes.

Alongside reflections on the Resurrection and forgiveness, this page keeps a few lighter lines about the Easter Bunny for a less solemn card. For church-going readers, our Prayers page has more devotional text.

Do we believe that there is equal economic opportunity out there in the real world, right now, for each and every one of these groups? If we believed in the tooth fairy, if we believed in the Easter Bunny, we...

Quotes by William Weld

Most people outside of America won't get it. It's the Easter bunny. It's another lie and I don't understand why we had to invent this character.

Quotes by Todd Rundgren

Here is the amazing thing about Easter; the Resurrection Sunday for Christians is this, that Christ in the dying moments on the cross gives us the greatest illustration of forgiveness possible.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

I'm Jewish, so I don't know much about Easter eggs.

Quotes by Simon Kinberg

Believe Quotes

It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.

Quotes by Robert H. Goddard

I was born into the Church of England but in the most nominal way possible you can imagine, so it's Christmas and Easter. And then like a great many clergy in the Church of England I actually got nobbled by...

Quotes by Richard Coles

Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance.

Quotes by Reba McEntire

Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.

Quotes by Pope John Paul II

In the past, I've visited remote places - North Korea, Ethiopia, Easter Island - partly as a way to visit remote states of mind: remote parts of myself that I wouldn't ordinarily explore.

Quotes by Pico Iyer

Faith Quotes

Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say not merely, 'Christ is risen,' but 'I shall rise.'

Quotes by Phillips Brooks

For those of you who still believe in the Easter Bunny and that the letters that appear in your local newspaper come from concerned citizens who really care, I've got troubling news. At least in politics, most of the letters...

Quotes by Peter Navarro

The old Rankin-Bass animated specials seemed to exist in a loosely shared reality, which is what attracted me to them. Santa, Snow Miser, Rudolph, Frosty, even the Easter Bunny seemed to be on nodding acquaintance with each other, even if...

Quotes by Paul Dini

I read the Scriptures at the American Cathedral on Christmas and Easter; that's it. It's a task I love.

Quotes by Olivia De Havilland

My passion was to be on Broadway and to be part of this community because I saw what it was like from the outside as the young kid in and around New York, and I would see things like the...

Quotes by Max von Essen

Family Quotes

Passover and Easter are the only Jewish and Christian holidays that move in sync, like the ice skating pairs we saw during the winter Olympics.

Quotes by Marvin Olasky

What do you mean you don't believe in homosexuality? It's not like the Easter Bunny, your belief isn't necessary.

Quotes by Lea DeLaria

It is the hour to rend thy chains, the blossom time of souls.

Quotes by Katharine Lee Bates

Christ appeared alive on several occasions after the cataclysmic events of that first Easter.

Quotes by Josh McDowell

The first thing that stuck in the minds of the disciples was not the empty tomb, but rather the empty grave clothes - undisturbed in form and position.

Quotes by Josh McDowell

Father Quotes

There's something special about big midweek games at Easter Road, under the lights, that makes us have that little bit extra about us.

Quotes by John McGinn

Frequently Asked Questions

What event does Easter commemorate, and why is it considered the most important day in Christianity?
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion, an event that lies at the very heart of Christian faith - it's understood as the ultimate triumph of life over death and the foundation for the hope of eternal life that Christians hold.
What kind of Easter quotes does this collection include?
This collection isn't limited to greeting-card lines - it also includes quotes that use Easter as a cultural reference point, including skeptical takes on the Easter Bunny tradition. For example: "Most people outside of America won't get it. It's the Easter bunny. It's another lie and I don't understand why we had to invent this character." Quotes like this sit alongside more traditional, faith-based reflections on the holiday.
How is the date of Easter actually calculated, and when does it fall in 2027?
Easter is a movable feast determined by the Computus: it falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox. Working through that calculation, Easter Sunday in 2027 falls on March 28.
Are all the quotes here religious in nature?
No. Some quotes touch on the political or cultural side of Easter, even questioning how literally ideas like the Easter Bunny are taken - one quote puts it bluntly: "Most people outside of America won't get it. It's the Easter bunny. It's another lie and I don't understand why we had to invent this character." Others lean fully into the Christian meaning of the day, such as: "Here is the amazing thing about Easter; the Resurrection Sunday for Christians is this, that Christ in the dying moments on the cross gives us the greatest illustration of forgiveness possible."
Why is Easter's timing connected to the Jewish festival of Passover?
The Last Supper and crucifixion took place during the Passover season, since Jesus and his disciples were in Jerusalem for that Jewish festival. Early Christians initially tied Easter's timing closely to Passover before the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE established the independent lunar-based formula still used today.
What does a more poetic or reflective Easter quote look like?
One of the more lyrical lines in this set reads: "It is the hour to rend thy chains, the blossom time of souls." It leans on Easter's spring symbolism - renewal and blossoming - as a metaphor for freedom and rebirth, without directly mentioning the Resurrection.
What is the meaning behind Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny?
Eggs have long symbolized new life and rebirth, making them a natural emblem for the resurrection, while the Easter Bunny traces back to European folk tradition, particularly German lore associating hares with springtime fertility. Neither tradition is in the Bible, but both have become widely loved parts of the season's festivities.
Where can I find something more personal to send someone for Easter?
For a warmer, direct greeting rather than a standalone quote, the Easter wishes collection is built for that purpose, and if you'd rather share something reflective and prayer-focused, see Easter prayers.
How do Christians typically observe Easter Sunday?
Many attend a special sunrise or morning church service, followed by a festive family meal, and take the day to reflect on themes of renewal and hope, often exchanging joyful Wishes and Quotes with loved ones.
What is the significance of Lent and Holy Week leading up to Easter?
Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed in the weeks before Easter, culminating in Holy Week, which includes the solemn remembrance of Good Friday before giving way to Easter Sunday's celebration. Many use this reflective period to share meaningful Prayers with family.

Use the faith-centred quotes for Sunday messages and the lighter ones for kids' cards. If hope is the theme you're after, our Believe quotes pair well.