My Favorite Butterfly Quotes

I love butterflies.  I love what they represent – growth & transformation.  Anytime I see anything butterfly related I stop and take notice.  Below are some of my favorite butterfly quotes.

“May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.”
~ Irish Blessing

“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. ” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.”  ~ Richard Buckminster Fuller

“I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man.”  ~ Chuang Tzu

“The fluttering of a butterfly’s wings can effect climate changes on the other side of the planet.” ~ Paul Erlich

“Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful graceful butterflies that everyone loves.” ~ Drew Barrymore

“Life is like a butterfly. You can chase it or you can let it come to you.” ~ Ruth Brown

“You can only fly once you are willing to give up the safety of your cocoon.” ~ Connie Lynne

“Just when the caterpillar thought it’s world was over it became a butterfly.” ~ Unknown

“It’s okay to be a caterpillar. Caterpillars have a specific purpose, but the destiny of a caterpillar is always to become a butterfly.” ~ Charlene Dior