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Good-Bye Quotes

Words for the moments we have to let go.

These good-bye quotes move between the personal and the dramatic, from a wartime farewell to first love to an actor's reluctance to part with a role they've inhabited for years. For a look at flaws and endings handled with grace, see Imperfect quotes.

If you played basketball growing up, you learn the importance of follow-through when you shoot: forming the gooseneck, waving good-bye to the ball, reaching into the far off hoop like it's a cookie jar - think Michael Jordan's last shot...

Quotes by Rowan Ricardo Phillips

It's definitely hard to say good-bye to a character that you've played for a long time.

Quotes by Paula Malcomson

I had a go at changing history - maybe not all by myself - I fought at the battle of Normandy, I slogged through the Ardennes, and I celebrated the liberation of Paris on the streets with beautiful French girls...

Quotes by LeRoy Neiman

Cam disappears at the end of 'Rapture.' It was the only way for me to say good-bye to him at the time, and it's the way he prefers to split, anyway. I always knew I would return to him. He's...

Quotes by Lauren Kate

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of good-byes do these quotes describe?
They cover everything from a wartime farewell to a first love, to an actor's reluctance to part with a long-held role.
Are these quotes only about sad farewells?
Not entirely, some treat good-byes as a natural part of moving forward, like a final gesture at the end of a game.
Why do actors talk about saying good-bye to characters?
Playing a role for years can feel like a relationship, so writing a character out, or leaving the part, is described almost like losing someone real.
Do any of these quotes touch on historical events?
Yes, one recalls fighting through a major wartime campaign before parting ways with people and places tied to that chapter of life.
What's a good way to use a good-bye quote?
They suit farewell cards, retirement notes, or reflective captions about closing a chapter. See Bootleg quotes for another take on endings.

Some partings are planned, like a character written out of a story, while others simply arrive, the way a season or a habit quietly ends. Explore Steve Coogan and Bootleg quotes for more voices on change.