Adorable Fairy Godmother Quotes and Sayings
These fairy godmother quotes are for Cinderella fans, princess parties and the real-life godmother who always seems to show up at the right moment. Use them in cards, baptism or baby shower gifts and party signs.
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Movie lines are labeled with the film they come from, and popular sayings are marked. For a little extra sparkle, try our fairy dust quotes too.

Quick Picks: Fairy Godmother Quotes
Five that fit inside a card for a favorite godmother.
- “Even miracles take a little time.” (the Fairy Godmother, Disney’s Cinderella, 1950)
- “Every princess needs a fairy godmother.”
- “Only the best friends get promoted to fairy godmother.”
- “Sometimes you have to believe before you can see.”
- “Godmother by title, fairy godmother by choice.”
The last one is an original 3BoysAndADog saying.
Fairy Godmother Quotes from Cinderella
Lines from the movies that made the fairy godmother famous.
Straight from the pumpkin coach
“Even miracles take a little time.”
The Fairy Godmother, Disney’s Cinderella, 1950
- “If you’d lost all your faith, I couldn’t be here. And here I am!” (the Fairy Godmother, Disney’s Cinderella, 1950)
- “On the stroke of twelve, the spell will be broken, and everything will be as it was before.” (the Fairy Godmother, Disney’s Cinderella, 1950)
- “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!” (the Fairy Godmother’s magic words, Disney’s Cinderella, 1950)
- “Have courage and be kind.” (Ella’s mother, Disney’s Cinderella, 2015)
Sweet Fairy Godmother Sayings
For the friend, aunt or grandma who always has your back.
- “I’ve got your back!”
- “Every princess needs a fairy godmother.”
- “Why do you always rescue me?”
- “Note to self: find fairy godmother.”
- “Keep calm and believe in your fairy godmother.”
Keep this one
“A fairy godmother sees what you cannot yet see in yourself.”
Popular saying
These are popular sayings with no known author.

Fairy Godmother Quotes About Believing
Reminders that a little faith goes a long way.
- “Sometimes you have to believe before you can see.”
- “Magic happens when you stop waiting and start becoming.”
- “Stars can’t shine without darkness; fairy godmothers can’t help without challenges.”
- “Sometimes happiness is just a teardrop away.”
- “Wishes work better with a plan.”
The last one is an original 3BoysAndADog saying. The others are popular sayings.

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Sayings for a Real-Life Godmother
For birthday cards, baptism gifts and a thank-you that is long overdue.
- “You are my fairy godmother.”
- “I love you more than Cinderella loves her fairy godmother.”
- “Only the best friends get promoted to fairy godmother.”
- “Godmother by title, fairy godmother by choice.”
- “Part godmother, part fairy, all heart.”
The last two are original 3BoysAndADog sayings.

Ways to Use Fairy Godmother Quotes
Easy ideas for princess fans and favorite godmothers.
- Godmother gifts: Add a quote to a card for a birthday, baptism or Mother’s Day.
- Baby showers: Use a sweet saying on a sign for the godmother-to-be.
- Princess parties: Print the Cinderella lines for the dessert table.
- Movie night: Pair the quotes with our Cinderella printable games.
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