Inspiring Unicorn Quotes for Everyone
These inspirational unicorn quotes are for anyone who could use a little hope, a nudge of confidence, or a reminder that wonder is not just for kids. They come from Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, fantasy novels, and a handful of our own sayings.
There are 26 here, sorted by what you need. For more unicorn sayings, browse our full unicorn quotes collection or our inspiring quotes and sayings for words beyond the unicorn theme.
These are unicorn quotes to inspire, so start with the quick picks if you need one right now.
Quick Picks: Inspirational Unicorn Quotes
Five favorites for the moments that come up most.
- For a friend who needs hope: “You may have stopped believing in unicorns, but they never stopped believing in you.”
- For a confidence boost: “The world needs your kind of different.”
- For a book lover: “Now I will believe that there are unicorns.” — William Shakespeare, The Tempest
- For a laugh with your lift: “Unicorns can’t fly. I can’t fly. Therefore I am a unicorn.”
- For a hard day: “Keep a little wonder in your pocket for the hard days.”
Inspirational Unicorn Quotes About Believing
Unicorns have always stood for belief in something wonderful. These are for the days you need to borrow some.
From Shakespeare
“Now I will believe that there are unicorns.”
Sebastian, The Tempest, William Shakespeare
- “Well, now that we have seen each other,” said the Unicorn, “if you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you. Is that a bargain?” — Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
- “The unicorns were the most recognizable magic the fairies possessed, and they sent them to those worlds where belief in the magic was in danger of falling altogether. After all, there has to be some belief in magic – however small – for any world to survive.” — Terry Brooks, The Black Unicorn
- “The last unicorn wasn’t really the last. And maybe she still isn’t.” — commonly attributed to Laura Alden
- “You may have stopped believing in unicorns, but they never stopped believing in you.”
- “Hope is the quiet kind of magic that keeps you going.”
- “Keep a little wonder in your pocket for the hard days.”
- “Be gentle with yourself. Even magic takes time.”
“You may have stopped believing in unicorns…” is commonly shared, and its original source is unknown. The last three are original 3BoysAndADog sayings.
Positive Unicorn Quotes for Confidence
For anyone who has ever felt like the odd one out. Standing out is the whole point of a unicorn.
- “Be a unicorn in a field full of horses.”
- “Everything is better with a unicorn.”
- “The unicorn is not known for its horn, beauty, or purity, but for its strength and courage as one.” — commonly attributed to Nicole Beckwith
- “Believe in your own magic, even on the days no one else sees it.”
- “The world needs your kind of different.”
- “Stand out on purpose.”
- “Courage looks good on you, horn or no horn.”
- “You don’t have to fit in when you were made to shine.”
- “Kindness is the closest thing to real magic most of us will ever hold.”
The first two are commonly shared, and their original sources are unknown. The last six are original 3BoysAndADog sayings.
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Unicorn Quotes for Grown-Ups Who Still Believe
Lighthearted lines for adults who never outgrew unicorns and don’t plan to.
- “A friend told me I’m delusional. I almost fell off my unicorn.”
- “Unicorns can’t fly. I can’t fly. Therefore I am a unicorn.”
- “Rhinos are just fat unicorns. If we’d give them the time and attention they deserve, as well as a diet, they’d reveal their majestic ways.”
- “Sleep is like the unicorn – it is rumored to exist, but I doubt I will see any.” — commonly attributed to Dr. Seuss
- “I still believe in unicorns. I also believe in naps. Both feel rare lately.”
- “Growing up is optional. Believing in magic is mandatory.”
- “I’m not too old for unicorns. Unicorns are timeless.”
- “Real life called. I let it go to voicemail and went back to my unicorn.”
- “Some grown-ups collect stamps. I collect reasons to believe in magic.”
The first three are commonly shared, and their original sources are unknown. The sleep line is often credited to Dr. Seuss, but we could not find it in any of his books. The last five are original 3BoysAndADog sayings.
Easy Ways to Share Inspiring Unicorn Quotes
A few simple ways to pass these along.
- Encouragement notes: Text a quote to a friend having a rough week.
- Journals and planners: Write one at the top of a new page or month.
- Desk or mirror: Print a favorite and tape it where you’ll see it every morning.
- Gifts: Tuck one inside a card with a unicorn gift.
Looking for that gift? Our unicorn gift ideas for adults cover the grown-up unicorn fan in your life.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Questions readers ask about inspiring unicorn quotes.
My daughter is absolutely obsessed with unicorns and she is loving learning new quotes so this is going to be an amazing resource for her! The first quote is my favourite by far: Be a unicorn in a field full of horses. We all need to embrace those things that make us different from others.
I love that for her. 🙂 I collected them when I was a little girl. You should make hr one (or a dozen) of my unicorn recipes: https://3boysandadog.com/?s=unicorn 😉
Too cute! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Wednesday Link Party! I pinned this! Hope to see you again next week.
these are very inspiring quotes. thanks for sharing such motivational quotes with us. i think you should try to share the funny and emotional quotes also.