Saying Goodbye Quotes and Sayings

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By KoffeeKlatch Gals

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It's so Hard to Say Goodbye

Saying goodbye can be one of the hardest things we have to do, especially when it is the final goodbye. The thing to remember with all goodbye is that it is ok to feel bad. In many cases there is a period of grieving involved. Make sure you tell the person how you feel before they go. Many times it's what we don't say that we regret later. Keep in mind that no matter what the circumstances for the goodbye you will always be able to keep them in your heart. They never truly leave you.

Goodbye My Friend
Goodbye My Friend
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  • Why does it take a minute to say hello and forever to say goodbye? - Author Unknown
  • Don't cry because you're leaving smile because you were here. - Unknown
  • I have never found any good in goodbye. - Unknown
  • There are no goodbyes, where ever you'll be, you'll be in my heart. - Gandhi
  • Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you. Until we meet again.
  • The loss of a friend is like hat of a limb. Time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired. - Robert Southey
  • A memory last forever never does it die. True friends stay together and never say goodbye.

Goodbye My Love
Goodbye My Love
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Goodbye to the one you love

  • You know that you are in love when the hardest thing to do is say goodbye.
  • As you left and said your good-byes, you forgot to tell my heart how to live without you.
  • Just before you go, don't you offer any sweet advice because where were all you shoulders when I needed them so long ago? And now with legs so weak and weary from this silly dance, with a suitcase full of memoriesI pack my bags and slowly drift away. - Fuel
  • When I see you smile, and I know it's not for me, that's when I'll miss you. - Anonomyous
  • When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called forth by the memory of hours when we loved not enough. - Maurice Maeterlink

Saying Goodbye When it's Time for the Last Goodbye

  • When there are lines upon my face from a lifetime full of smiles, when time comes to embrace for one long last while, we can laugh about how time really flies, we won't say goodbye cause true love never dies. You'll always be beautiful in my eyes. Joshua Kadison
  • A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you. - Irish Blessing
  • Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. - Anonomyous
  • Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. - From a headstone in Ireland


Goodbye, it's been nice working with you.
Goodbye, it's been nice working with you.
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Saying Goodbye to a Co-Worker

  • So sorry you'll be leaving. You'll be missed ever so much. Good luck in the future. And please stay in touch.
  • Be well, do good work, and keep in touch. - Garrison Keillor
  • Let the best of the past be the worst of the future.
  • I'm sorry, I've forgotten what you do here.


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Millionaire Tips profile image

Millionaire Tips Level 8 Commenter 5 months ago

These are all terrific quotes on the subject of saying goodbye. It is truly difficult to say, unless you are happy someone is leaving.

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dahoglund Level 7 Commenter 5 months ago

Goodbyes are often awkward.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

Thanks Millionaire Tips. You are right, sometimes you're quite happy to say goodbye.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

dahoglund, true enough. Thanks for stopping by.

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Seeker7 Level 8 Commenter 5 months ago

This is a wonderful and very useful hub. Many of us do find it hard to find the right words when that final moment comes, but your hub has lighted the way. I particularly loved the Irish Blessing. But Ghandi's words really touched a cord with me - "There are no goodbyes, where ever you'll be, you'll be in my heart" - so uplifting!!

I really loved this beautiful hub + voted up awesome!!

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

Thank you Seeker7. I have always found Ghandi's words touching.

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anglnwu Level 7 Commenter 5 months ago

Saying goodbyes is one of the hardest things, especially when you're saying goodbye to someone you love dearly. Love the line, " love leaves a memory no one can steal" Thanks for sharing--love all the quotes and rated up.

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CMHypno Level 6 Commenter 5 months ago

Poignant quotes KoffeeKlatch Gals. Goodbyes can be hard so 'au revoir' as our French friends would say.

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DonnaCosmato Level 7 Commenter 5 months ago

This is a useful page to bookmark because saying goodbye can be a traumatic event, and you may not have the words to express your feelings. It's always helpful to have a go-to reference source like this when you are just struggling to keep your head above the water and there's no time to think. I related to most of these but really needed the one about our loved ones not really leaving us but being always near.

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Bella Nina Level 4 Commenter 5 months ago

Great hub Koffee. I guess we all have our own way of saying good-bye. I know I usually don't like it!!

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

anginwu, it can be extremely hard to say goodbye. However, sometimes you can't wait to say goodbye.

CMHypno, thanks. I tried to chose the quotes carefully. I wanted them to mean something.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

Donna, saying goodbye can be tramatic, some people feel as though they will never get over it. The quote you are talking about was particularily helpful when my best friend passed away.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

Bella, I don't think much of anyone likes to say goodbye. It's always such a sad event.

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Genna East Level 6 Commenter 5 months ago

What a lovely and thoughtful hub. Having to say goodbye to my son after Thanksgiving in Denver was hard. It’s difficult when our children live far away.

This one is my favorite:

“There are no goodbyes, where ever you'll be, you'll be in my heart. - Gandhi

So true!

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

Genna East, it is almost impossible to say goodbye to your children. I agree, Gandhi does say it best.

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ehsan121 Level 1 Commenter 5 months ago

Really interesting hub. Saying goodbye is not easy for everyone when it's last goodbye for those who we love most.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 5 months ago

Thanks ehsan121. It is hard to say goodbye.

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Injured lamb Level 5 Commenter 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing with us all the goodbye quotes. It's true that goodbye can always bring us different emotions especially those last goodbye to those we love...

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GmaGoldie Level 7 Commenter 4 months ago

KoffeeKlatch Gals,

When I as 4 years old, my great uncle who never believed in saying good-bye, took me by the hand said good-bye. He knew it was his time. I still remember that fondly and love the memories I had with him. Thank you for sharing. In Hawaiian it is both hello and good-bye - a great remembrance to us to being thankful for the hello.Thank you!

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 4 months ago

Injured lamb, it is especially hard when you love someone.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 4 months ago

GmaGoldie, what a wonderful memory. How wonderful that he could leave with with such great memories and a feeling of being able to say goodbye. Thank you for sharing it with me.

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Aunt Mollie Level 2 Commenter 4 months ago

I loved this collection of quotes! I'm new to HubPages and one of the first Hubs I published was a collection of quotes about my topic. I think all writers love quotations. Here's one you might want to add from Romeo and Juliet:

"Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow,

That I shall say good night till it be morrow."

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Charu Bhatnagar Level 2 Commenter 4 months ago

Oh My....what a great collection. Besides I so agree with what what you wrote in the introduction to the quotes, to tell whatever we want to, the reason of goodbye, that they'll be in our hearts still, forever. :-)

I loved the quotes by "Gandhi", "Robert Southey", and this one: "When I see you smile, and I know it's not for me, that's when I'll miss you."

Nice collection, I'll surely borrow some of these, if need arises.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 4 months ago

Charu, I truly believe it. The "when I see you smile" is so poetic and true. Thanks for reading.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 4 months ago

Aunt Mollie, welcome to HubPages. I love quotes. The quote from Romeo and Juliet is an especially good.

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SallyTX Level 2 Commenter 2 months ago

Charming! Voted up & useful! ;D

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 2 months ago

Thanks Sally. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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Vellur Level 7 Commenter 2 months ago

A great hub with many great quotes to say goodbye. Enjoyed reading the hub eventhough saying goodbye is tough.

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Hub Author 2 months ago

Vellur, I love quotes. Saying goodbye is never easy, even when you want to go. Thanks you for your comment.

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