What do you say when you are missing someone—to describe that heart pang that occurs when you think of a family member, a dear friend, or a great love who is not with you? "Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated," wrote French author Alphonse de Lamartine more than 200 years ago in words that ring so true we are certain he must have time traveled and peered into our souls. In this collection of best “I miss you” quotes, you’ll find plenty more words to express that empty space.
If you have lost someone, you may also find comfort in reading quotes about grief or uplifting verses about death to bring you peace. Or, if a cherished friend has moved across the country, try penning one of these best friend quotes in a card (she misses you too!).
But if it’s an old flame that has you longing, these sad love quotes and country breakups songs may be just the thing—unless, of course, it’s only distance that has you missing your love. Then these famous love letters or greatest love quotes of all time might help you find the words. As Jason Derulo said, "I only miss you when I’m breathing." (We know, so good, right? It’s number 8 on this list.)
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1
F. Scott Fitzgerald
"I wish I had done everything on earth with you."
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2
Gemma Troy
"I miss you in ways that not even words can understand."
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3
Tyler Knott Gregson
"For when the cold winds blow, I will close my eyes calmly, knowing I am anchored to you."
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4
Calla Quinn
"But nothing makes a room feel emptier than wanting someone in it."
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5
John Cena
"You know someone is very special to you when days just don’t seem right without them."
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6
Virginia Wolf
"In case you ever foolishly forget: I am never not thinking of you."
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7
John Keats
"My love is selfish. I cannot breathe without you."
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8
Jason Derulo
"I only miss you when I’m breathing."
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9
Hans Nouwens
"In true love the smallest distance is too great, and the greatest distance can be bridged."
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10
Unknown
"If I could plant a flower for every time I miss you, I could walk through my garden forever."
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11
Henry Alford
"Life is so short, so fast the lone hours fly, we ought to be together, you and I."
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12
Luigina Sgarro
"When we miss someone, often, what we really miss is the part of us that with this someone awakens."
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13
Alphonse de Lamartine
"Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated."
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14
Unarine Ramaru
"Missing someone enlightens how the person means to you and broadens the feelings shared."
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15
Beth Obedoza
"A hug for you means I need you. A kiss for you means I love you. A call for you means I’m missing you."
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16
Nikki Schiefelbein
"It’s hard when you miss people. But you know if you miss them, that means you’re lucky. It means you had someone special in your life, someone worth missing."
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17
Franz Kafka
"I miss you deeply, unfathomably, senselessly, terribly."
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18
Richard Wilbur
"What is the opposite of two? A lonely me, a lonely you."
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19
Kay Knudsen
"Love is missing someone whenever you’re apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you’re close in heart."
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20
C.J. Carlyon
"He kisses me like he misses me, even before I have to go."
