As the golden hues of summer begin to fade and the crisp whispers of fall fill the air, we find ourselves at the bittersweet crossroads of seasons.
The end of summer is a time of reflection, a moment to take in the last warm breezes and to anticipate the cozy days ahead.
Whether you’re holding on to the final rays of sunshine or eagerly awaiting the fall harvest, these end of summer quotes capture the vibes of this change of time.
Let these words in today’s post inspire you to celebrate the memories of summer and welcome the beauty of fall with open arms.
Short End of Summer Quotes
1. “Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” – William Shakespeare
2. “August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born.” – Sylvia Plath
3. “To say it was a beautiful day would not begin to explain it.” – Markus Zusak
4. “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
5. “Summer’s end is around the corner.” – Erica Bauermeister
Inspiring End of Summer Quotes
6. “Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.” – George R.R. Martin
7. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss
8. “The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.” – Unknown
9. “There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” – Celia Thaxter
10. “With all these lovely tokens of September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” – Helen Hunt Jackson
End of Summer Quotes and Memories
11. “One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” – Henry David Thoreau
12. “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James
13. “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck
14. “I know I am but summer to your heart, and not the full four seasons of the year.” – Edna St. Vincent Millay
15. “It’s always summer somewhere.” – Lilly Pulitzer
August End of Summer Quotes
16. “August is like the Sunday of summer.” – Unknown
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17. “August, the summer’s last messenger of misery, is a hollow actor.” – Henry Rollins
18. “In August, the large masses of berries, which, when in flower, had attracted many wild bees, gradually assumed their bright velvety crimson hue, and by their weight again bent down and broke their tender limbs.” – Henry David Thoreau
19. “August of another summer, and once again I am drinking the sun and the lilies again are spread across the water.” – Mary Oliver
20. “The morning heat had already soaked through the walls, rising up from the floor like a ghost of summer’s past.” – Erik Tomblin
Quotes About Summer Coming to an End
21. “Summer ends, and autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night.” – Hal Borland
22. “The summer stretched out the daylight as if on a rack. Each moment was drawn out until its anatomy collapsed.” – Yann Martel
23. “And suddenly it’s fall. The summer’s leaves float down the street. The autumn air is damp and chill.” – Grace Paley
24. “By all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” – Helen Hunt Jackson
25. “The end-of-summer winds make people restless.” – Sebastian Faulks
Goodbye Summer Captions
26. “Farewell, summer! Your memories will keep us warm through winter’s chill.”
27. “Summer, you’ve been a dream. Until we meet again!”
28. “Goodbye, summer. Hello, pumpkin spice!”
29. “Thanks for the tan lines, mosquito bites, and memories, summer.”
30. “Summer, you were a page-turner. Can’t wait for the sequel next year!”
Summer Isn’t Over Yet Quotes
31. “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” – Sam Keen
32. “Summer’s not over. The story’s not finished.” – John Mayer
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33. “It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine… it’s summertime!” – Kenny Chesney
34. “There’s always that one summer that changes you.” – Unknown
35. “Some of the best memories are made in flip-flops.” – Kellie Elmore
August Quotes
36. “August is that last flicker of fun and heat before everything fades and dies.” – Rasmenia Massoud
37. “This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realize that it is August: the summer’s last stand.” – Sara Baume
38. “August is like the Sunday of summer.” – Unknown
39. “August rushes by like desert rainfall, a flood of frenzied upheaval, expected, but still catching me unprepared.” – Elizabeth Mause
40. “August brings into sharp focus and a furious boil everything I’ve been listening to in the late spring and summer.” – Henry Rollins
As we say goodbye to lazy beach days and welcome in the season of golden leaves and pumpkin spice, these quotes remind us of the recurring nature of time and the beauty found in every season.
The end of summer isn’t just about endings all in itself… it’s about new beginnings, fresh starts, and the anticipation of cozy fall days ahead.
Always remember that each season brings its own magic. Let these quotes inspire you to reflect on the happy memories of summer, embrace the present moment, and look forward to the adventures that await in the coming months.
After all, as one season gently folds into another, we’re reminded of life’s constant renewal and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
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