Happy Halloween quotes may be just what you need when preparing for the celebration! Do you know that the origin of this holiday, also called All Hallows Eve, is Ancient Celtic? Celt tribes put on animal costumes and lit fires to celebrate the beginning of winter. It was like the New Year celebration. Over time, the holiday evolved. In the Catholic tradition, it started to represent All Saints’ Day.

Now when the origin of the holiday is clear, let’s have a look at some famous quotes we have prepared.

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Quote #1

The Summer Had Turned, The Summer Had Gone

“The summer had turned, the summer had gone; the autumn had dropped upon Bly and had blown out half our lights. The place, with its gray sky and withered garlands, its bared spaces and scattered dead leaves.” - Henry James, The Turn of the Screw.

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Quote #2

There’s A Little Witch In All Of Us

“There’s a little witch in all of us.” — Alice Hoffman, “Practical Magic”.

Quote #3

On Hallowe’en They All Jump Off The Roof And Fly

“On Hallowe’en they all jump off the roof and fly!” — Ice Cream Boy, “Practical Magic”.

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Quote #4

There Is Something Haunting In The Light Of The Moon

“There is something haunting in the light of the moon.” — Joseph Conrad.

Quote #5

There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight. #happyhalloween #funhalloweenquotes
by @halloweencountdown

"There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight."

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Quote #6

When Black Cats Prowl

"When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween."

Quote #7

Shadows of a Thousand Years Rise

Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees: “Tonight is Halloween!” (Dexter Kozen)

Quote #8

I do not know that there are real ghosts and goblins, But there are always more trick-or-treaters than neighborhood kids. (pobert Brault) #happyhalloween #funhalloweenquotes

"I don’t know that there are real ghosts and goblins, but there are always more trick-or-treaters than neighborhood kids." (Robert Brault)

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Quote #9

By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. (William Shakespeare) #happyhalloween #funhalloweenquotes

"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes." (William Shakespeare)

Quote #10

From ghoulies and ghosties, and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! (Old Scottish saying) #happyhalloween #funhalloweenquotes

"From ghoulies and ghosties, and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!" (Old Scottish saying)

Quote #11

Time for shivers, scares, and thrills, for pumpkin grins in windowsills, for black cats in the full moon’s glow, and a happy Halloween hello! #happyhalloween #funhalloweenquotes
by @halloweencountdown

"Time for shivers, scares, and thrills, for pumpkin grins in windowsills, for black cats in the full moon’s glow, and a happy Halloween hello!"

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Quote #12

A Merry Halloween. Wishing you a night filled with good old-fashioned fun. #happihalloween #funhalloweenquotes

"Wishing you a night filled with good old-fashioned fun. A Merry Halloween!"

Quote #13

Are you ready for some pumpkin smashing?! Have lots of spooky fun! #happyhalloween #funhalloweenquotes

"Are you ready for some pumpkin smashing?! Have lots of spooky fun!"

Quote #14

During the Day, I Do Not Believe in Ghosts
by Shutterstock

"During the day, I don't believe in ghosts. At night, I'm a little more open-minded..."

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Quote #15

Double, Double Toil And Trouble; Fire Burn, And Cauldron Bubble.
by Shutterstock

"Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn, and cauldron bubble." (William Shakespeare)

Quote #16

Just because I cannot see it, doesn't mean I can't believe it!

"Just because I cannot see it, doesn't mean I can't believe it!" (Jack Skellington,"Nightmare Before Christmas")

Quote #17

Have a spooky time on Halloween.

"Have a spooky time on Halloween. Don’t get too scared though."

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Quote #18

Halloween Is Not Only About Putting On A Costume

"Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it's about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves." (Elvis Duran)

Quote #19

Happy Halloweenone To Someone I Trust
by @halloweencountdown

"Happy Halloween to someone I trust not to leave me for dead during a zombie apocalypse."

Quote #20

The moon has awoken with the sleep of the sun, the light has been broken; the spell has begun. #happyhalloween #halloween

"The moon has awoken with the sleep of the sun, the light has been broken; the spell has begun." - Midgard Morningstar

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Quote #21

Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it. #happyhalloween #halloween

"Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it." - Aggie Cromwell, "Halloweentown"

Quote #22

Halloween wraps fear in innocence, as though it were a slightly sour sweet. Let terror, then, be turned into a treat. #happyhalloween #halloween

"Halloween wraps fear in innocence, as though it were a slightly sour sweet. Let terror, then, be turned into a treat." - Nicholas Gordon

Quote #23

She used to tell me that a full moon was when mysterious things happen and wishes come true. #happyhalloween #halloween

"She used to tell me that a full moon was when mysterious things happen and wishes come true." - Shannon A. Thompson

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Quote #24

Tis the night — the night of the graves delight and the warlocks are at their play; Ye think that without the wild winds shout, but no, it is they — it is they. #happyhalloween #halloween

"Tis the night — the night of the graves delight and the warlocks are at their play; Ye think that without the wild winds shout, but no, it is they — it is they." - Cleveland Coxe

Quote #25

Listen to them — the children of the night. What music they make! #happyhalloween #halloween

"Listen to them — the children of the night. What music they make!" - Bram Stoker

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FAQ: Halloween Quotes

What do you say on Halloween post?

  • “I hope your day isn’t as “sucky” as a vampire’s!”
  • “I wish you a night full of scares and a bag full of treats!”
  • “Ghoul-friend, I wish you a fang-tastic evening!”
  • “Wishing you a spooky, wooo-nderful and fang-tastic Halloween!”
  • “Maintain your composure, trick or treat, and go on!”

What should I write on a Halloween card?

  • “I hope your Halloween is so much fun! It’s scary.”
  • “You are the best! I hope it’s your Halloween too!”
  • “Wish you a wonderful Halloween and a wonderful autumn.”
  • “You are sweeter than a regular candy bar. Have a great Halloween!”

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