44 Brilliant Messages to Write in a Thank You Card

A thank you card is such a lovely, heartfelt way to express your gratitude. Whether you're sending thank you cards to friends, family, colleagues or staff, it can be tricky to find the right words. That's were we come in!

We've collected some of our favourite thank you messages to write inside a thank you card. We've got meaningful quotes, funny messages and general notes of gratitude and thanks-giving for you to borrow, steal, or just take inspiration from. 

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Thank You Messages for Gifts

“The miracle of giving is that it ripples. Your one small gesture can affect hundreds.” — Jennifer Betts.

Your gift has single-handedly raised the bar for all future presents. From now on, I’ll expect nothing less than sheer awesomeness.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful gift, it means the world to me.

You’ve truly outdone yourself with this gift. Thank you so much. 

You know me so well! Thank you so much

Thank You Messages for Help

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -Marcel Proust

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” -John F. Kennedy

“When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree.” -Vietnamese Proverb“

Don't let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone, and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone.” -Stephen King

Thanks for all your help and encouragement.

I believe in myself because you believed in me first. Thank you.

Thank You Messages for Professionals

“Selfless giving is the art of living.” — Frederick Lenz

“The best gift you could give someone is your time because you’re giving them something you can never get back.” — Unknown

Thank you so much for all your hard work and support during this difficult time. 

There aren’t enough words to express how grateful my family and I are for you.

Thank you for your expertise, skill and compassion. Your dedication to your profession and patients is truly inspiring. 

Thank You Teacher Messages

Thank you for being a part of my story.

Thank you for all your hard work, patience and support. 

Thank you for helping me grow. 

I'm so glad you were my teacher! Thank you for making learning fun.

You've been my favourite teacher so far! Thank you for everything. 

"Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is the best." -Bob Talbert

"A teacher's job is to take a bunch of live wires and see that they are well-grounded." -Darwin D. Martin

"Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher." - Japanese proverb.

"Your heart is slightly larger than the average human heart, but that's because you're a teacher." - Aaron Bacall

"Teachers can change lives with the right mix of chalk and challenges."-Joyce Meyer

"It is not what is poured into the student, but what is planted, that counts." -E.P. Bertin

"The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see." -Alexandra K. Trenfor

Thank You Messages for Hospitality

“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

Thank you so much for opening your home to us.

You have such a lovely home and you're such a wonderful host. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity. 

Thank You Messages for Friendship

You make this world a significantly less shitty place. Thank you for that.

I’m so thankful for your support.

Thanks for sticking with me through thick and thin. And the medium stuff. Let’s not forget about the medium stuff.

Thanks for being the friend that I cannot sit next to at serious events.

“For the yesterdays and todays, and the tomorrows I can hardly wait for – Thank you." -Cecelia Ahern

General Thank You Messages