Iconic and Funny Senior Quotes and Sayings for that Baddie High School Graduation and Yearbook

You’ve put in your time and made it down to the last year and graduation is on the horizon, so we have put together a list of all the best senior quotes for your next post. And if you’re looking for short senior sayings for the yearbook, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Senior Sayings

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Living my best life, one diploma at a time.

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.

High school: Where you learn everything except what you actually need.

Collecting wins while others collect excuses.

Not an ending, but a beautiful beginning.

Born to stand out, not to fit in.

The future looks bright, and I will keep on shining.

Go forth and set the world on fire.

I dared to dream, but now I dare to do

Fill the world with sunshine.

Too lit to quit.

These halls witnessed my transformation from freshman to future.

Starting fresh with a full heart and big dreams.

She laughs without fear of the future.

Don’t be scared to dream big.

Know your worth, then add tax.

Always learning, always growing.

Choose people who choose you.

The first step is just showing up.

Some are born great. Others graduate great.

Life’s too short to blend in.

I don’t follow the crowd. I lead it.

Stay mad – I’m just getting started.

I peaked in kindergarten, and it’s been a downhill journey since.

Education is the passport to the future.

Be the energy you want to attract.

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

Hustled for this diploma like it was designer.

If you’re reading this, I actually showed up for picture day.

Confidence level: selfie with no filter.

I’ve outgrown my old dreams. Time to create bigger ones.

Don’t underestimate your magic.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Survived high school: Greatest achievement, no participation trophy needed.

Graduated with honors in caffeine consumption and last-minute assignments.

Catch flights, not feelings – unless it’s graduation.

My GPA is lower than my phone battery by 4 PM.

Not a goodbye, just a flex.

I learned to fly in a place people said I’d fall.

I’m not saying I’m a procrastination genius, but I wrote this quote the night before.

Live all of your life. Understand it, see it, appreciate it. and have fun.

I do be looking cute in this cap and gown.

Graduated with a degree in not caring.

Go forth and set the world on fire.

You’ll never regret being true to yourself.

Make today your day.

I’m ready to party!

I make my own rules, and graduating was just one of them.

I came. I saw. I procrastinated.

Too glam to give a damn.

Throwback to when everyone thought I couldn’t do it.

Queens don’t graduate; we ascend.

Choose your own path.

You were meant to live an extraordinary life.

To everyone who was part of my story – thank you.

The possibilities are endless.

These walls heard my laughs, my struggles, and my dreams.

Thank you for the lessons between the lines of textbooks.

I’ve mastered the art of pretending to know what I’m doing.

This cap isn’t just for graduation—it’s a crown in disguise.

The best feeling in the world is knowing your parents are smiling because of you.

I slay so hard I make my own GPA.

Warning: Confidence levels are approaching dangerous.

Out of your league and out of this school.

They whispered, she can’t do it. I said, watch me.

Attack the day with enthusiasm!

There are so many happy days ahead.

Plot twist: This isn’t even my final form.

You have what it takes.

Drippin’ in finesse and ready for the next chapter.

To the friends who became family, thank you.

I’m 100% savage, 0% average.

I came to slay, and then I graduated.

Yesterday I dreamed it, today I did it, tomorrow I’ll exceed it.

Behind you is every memory you have. On your face is everything you dream of.

Officially a professional at pretending to pay attention.

See mom? I told you I didn’t just play video games all the day.

Be the kind of person you want to meet.

Be proud of how far you’ve come.

I’m not extra, I’m just everything.

The future looks bright and I will keep on shining.

Spent more time in my own world than in class. Worth it.

I didn’t just survive high school; I owned it.

Every hallway tells a story, and this was mine.

Watch me shine brighter than your future.

Now, everything awaits me.

I walk in, they notice. I leave, they remember.

I was here. I lived, I loved. I was here.

The sky isn’t the limit – it’s just the view.

I didn’t change, I just woke up.

Cheers to the memories.

More than just memories, these were moments that shaped me.

To do list: Be kind. Be grateful. Be awesome

Take time to savor the small moments.

Collecting moments, not just photographs.

Future me will be proud I started here.

More issues than Vogue, but I still got the diploma.

I’m not bossy, I’m the boss.

Too strategic to be underestimated.

 Wrote my own story, and the sequel’s about to be even better.

If my life was a movie, it would be a comedy with no budget.

Life is a journey, not a destination. Thanks for the ride, high school.

May your cap fly high.

The things we are racing towards are better than what we leave behind.

If you can’t handle me at my worst, then leave – I’m graduating.

Reach for the stars. You might become one.

I make my own rules.

From nervous freshman to confident graduate.

I’ve been schooled.

I spent more time perfecting my TikTok algorithm than my study routine.

A baddie always knows her worth—and it’s priceless.

If it excites you and scares you at the same time, it probably means you should do it.

Where passion met opportunity, I found myself.

Built different, graduated exceptional.

I haven’t even begun to peak, but my student loans sure have.

Brains, beauty, and a whole lot of sass.

Growth is messy, but so worth it.

I’m not a snack; I’m the whole meal.

Sorry, I can’t hear you over the sound of how amazing I am.

Not a phase, this is my permanent aesthetic.

Elevated mind, elevated grind

My story is a work in progress, but this chapter was fire

Last but not least, I express my gratitude to Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.

The baddest has arrived and just left the building.

They said ‘high school prepares you for life.’ LOL, still waiting.

I may have procrastinated a lot, but I snailed it.

Happy thoughts only.

Write it in your heart that today will be the best day ever.

Keep shining, because the world needs your light.

Take the risk, make the mistake. It’ll all be worth it.

We didn’t just attend high school, we survived and thrived.

Self-made. Self-paid. Self-loved.

Choose to shine today.

Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people.

I’m not here to fit in, I’m here to stand out.

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of High School Graduation Quotes, Happy Graduation Messages, Proud of You Quotes, Prom Captions and School’s Out Quotes.

Senior Quotes

“Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.” —Kyle Chandler

“I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t think about you at all.” – Coco Chanel

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss

“The highest result of education is tolerance.” —Helen Keller

“If you like water, you already like 72% of me.” – Alexandra Vu

“The road to success is always under construction.” —Lily Tomlin

“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.” —J.K. Rowling

“Get busy living or get busy dying.” —Stephen King

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love.”– Maya Angelou

“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” —Nora Ephron

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” —Steve Jobs

“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs . . . one step at a time.” —Joe Girard

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” —Confucius

“Long story short, I survived.” – Taylor Swift

“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” —Malcolm X

“I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally.” – W.C. Fields

“Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life.” —John Wooden

“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” —Alfred Mercier

“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” —Truman Capote

“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.” —Edward Koch

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” —Milton Berle

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” —C.S. Lewis

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” —Arthur Ashe

“Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.” – Oscar Wilde

“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.” – Michelle Obama

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” – Steve Jobs

“Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.” —Oscar Wilde

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” —Benjamin Franklin

“The only thing you can do in this life is pursue your passions, celebrate your bloopers and never stop following your fear.” —Grace Helbig

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” —Oscar Wilde

“I want to thank me for believing in me” – Snoop Dogg

“You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.” —Tom Brokaw

“Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.” —Will Rogers

Explore. Dream. Discover.” —Mark Twain

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

“When you leave here, don’t forget why you came.” —Adlai E. Stevenson

Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.” —Kerry Washington

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” – Søren Kierkegaard

“I’m not looking for a knight, I’m looking for a sword.” – Rihanna

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw

“The unfortunate, yet truly exciting thing about your life, is that there is no core curriculum. The entire place is an elective.” – Jon Stewart

“Oh, the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

“I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself.” – Emma Stone

“Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for you being here. Make good art.” —Neil Gaiman

“Don’t compare yourself with anyone else in the world. If you do so you are insulting yourself.” – Bill Gates

“It is difficult to steer a parked car, so get moving.” – Henrietta Mears

“I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will.” – Amy Schumer

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” —Thomas Edison

“It’s the possibility fo having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho

“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.” – Dwight Schrute (from The Office)

“There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.” – Jennifer Aniston

“The old rules are crumbling and nobody knows what the new rules are. So make up your own rules.” —Neil Gaiman

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible!’” —Audrey Hepburn

“Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive: easy to govern, but impossible to enslave.” —Henry Peter Brougham

“In your life, you’ll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team. I didn’t know it at fifteen.” – Taylor Swift

“Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” – Niels Bohr

“Life’s too short to take too serious.”– Mary Engelbreit

“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” – James Dean

“Kid, you’ll move mountains.” —Dr. Seuss

“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.” —Joseph Addison

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho

“Follow your fear.” —Tina Fey

“Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning.” —Senator Orrin Hatch

“Instruction ends in the schoolroom, but education ends only with life.” —Frederick W. Robertson

“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” —Martin Luther King Jr.

“Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love.” – Emma Watson

“The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.” —Sarah Brown

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” —B.B. King

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

“Goodbye everyone. I’ll remember you all in therapy.” – Plankton (from SpongeBob)

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.” – William Arthur Ward

“Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.” – Alfred Adler

“I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever invented copy and paste. Thank you.” – Stephanie Flores

“There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.” —Jennifer Aniston

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” —Henry David Thoreau

“Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.” – Zoey Sayward

So that is it for our list of Senior Quotes and Sayings. We hope you found the perfect one!