“Over the Garden Wall” is a beautifully crafted animated miniseries that has enchanted audiences with its whimsical and mysterious storytelling. Created by Patrick McHale, the series follows the adventures of two half-brothers, Wirt and Greg, as they journey through the fantastical and eerie woods of “The Unknown.” Along the way, the show is filled with poetic and thought-provoking quotes that capture both the charm and depth of its narrative. In this compilation of “Over the Garden Wall Quotes,” we will explore some of the most iconic, haunting, and enchanting lines from this captivating series. These quotes reflect the series’ enduring magic and wisdom, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of its viewers.
Over The Garden Wall Qoutes
- “If you must blink, do it now.” – Opening narration
- “Patience is the best way to catch a rabbit.” – Wirt
- “I’m a bitter, brown leaf.” – Wirt
- “The Beast is a force of nature. The likes of you and me cannot stop it.” – The Woodsman
- “The unknown is what it is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, all that… it’s all illusion.” – The Tavernkeeper
- “So the fact of the matter is, the matter of the fact is, I don’t know what I’m saying.” – Greg
- “And if a demon bird swoops down and takes you away… I’ll take care of Beatrice.” – Greg
- “Auntie Whispers says you are what you eat. And I don’t want to be a baby carrot.” – Greg
- “It’s a rock fact!” – Greg
- “Don’t be afraid. The unknown is just that, unknown.” – The Woodsman
- “If you’ll be my star, I’ll be your sky.” – Greg
- “Sometimes the loveliest things are hidden in the dark.” – Unknown
- “I’d trade it all away if you’d come back to stay.” – Enoch
- “A bell isn’t a bell ’til you ring it. A song isn’t a song ’til you sing it.” – The Tavernkeeper
- “Don’t trust any sweet-talking cat!” – Beatrice
- “Why play a bad hand, if you don’t have to?” – Unknown
- “Your grief is your own, but your joy is borrowed.” – Enoch
- “You must embrace the unknown.” – The Woodsman
- “You have to keep moving. It’s the only way to keep it from catching up to you.” – The Woodsman
- “This place is not a place of honor… no highly esteemed deed is commemorated here… nothing valued is here.” – The Beast
- “Potatoes and molasses, if you want some. Unless you like big red suns.” – Frog
- “Everything’s different now.” – Greg
- “I’m not upset about scaring you. I’m upset about not being able to do any scaring!” – Dr. Cucumber
- “Remember, Wirt, it’s all in your head. Any of it.” – Beatrice
- “Happiness is like those palaces in fairy tales whose gates are guarded by dragons: we must fight in order to conquer it.” – Greg
- “You have to take the first step. And keep taking it.” – Wirt
- “It’s hard to start a new chapter when you can’t stop thinking about the old one.” – Unknown
- “How many leaves do you think are on that tree? If I had to guess, I’d say… exactly a lot.” – Greg
- “So many unknowns. It’s scary.” – Wirt
- “I had forgotten how good it was to be human.” – The Woodsman
- “It’s a rock fact!” – Greg
- “Beast is watching you. Don’t be afraid. Keep an eye out for the lantern.” – Quincy Endicott
- “The world is full of beasts with big teeth, but if you walk together, you’ll be safe from every beast.” – Greg
- “We’re a little lopsided because it’s a little heavy on top.” – Greg
- “I don’t have time to be sorry. You’ve got to come back to the party.” – Endicott
- “Dreams are my specialty.” – Auntie Whispers
- “Ain’t that just the way.” – Unknown
- “Always sad but never mad.” – The Woodsman
- “Well, you have a job to do.” – The Woodsman
- “Then, if you ever want to go home, you just lead a lantern home.” – Quincy Endicott
- “I’m a schoolteacher! I teach kids stuff!” – Greg
- “Oh, I’m not good with kids!” – The Woodsman
- “Don’t make it sad. Make it a fun funeral.” – Greg
- “We’re gonna have to spend a lot of time alone with our thoughts.” – Wirt
- “All the good boys are orphans.” – Greg
- “I should have seen this coming a mile away!” – Wirt
- “It is for the heart that is sweet with love.” – Unknown
- “The lantern’s light keeps them away.” – Unknown
- “Oh, you’re gonna have a hard time forgetting that little turtle, let me tell ya.” – Quincy Endicott
- “I’m not crying because I’m not happy. I’m just crying.” – Greg
- “Sic ’em, Beatrice!” – Greg
- “Beneath the weeping willow tree, where I will weep for you.” – Unknown
- “The sun is setting.” – Wirt
- “Just move your feet. There’s nothing better. The forest is alive. So lose your wits and come to your senses.” – Unknown
- “Well, all we’ve got is each other.” – Wirt
- “That was pretty funny. So funny I forgot to laugh.” – Quincy Endicott
- “Look alive, Wirt!” – Greg
- “Nature is beautiful.” – Unknown
- “Looks like you’ve got a little money coming your way.” – Quincy Endicott
- “Well, you could say I have a bit of a frog in me.” – Frog
- “Get off our pumpkin! Pumpkins are friends!” – Greg
- “Beatrice! Beatrice! I found a rock!” – Greg
- “I’m a good learner. I can learn a lot.” – Greg
- “Never leave your dog unattended.” – Greg
- “She’s a funny bird.” – Wirt
- “The small plums are all sour.” – The Woodsman
- “How ’bout you sing us a song on your magic frog banjo?” – Greg
- “He’s a rock fact!” – Greg
- “Patience is like air in a bottle, you just have to stay still.” – Greg
- “Old North Wind, spare my big brother, please.” – Greg
- “That’s just one of our songs.” – Greg
- “There’s no time for long stories.” – Greg
- “Time is a very interesting thing. I guess it goes to show that we don’t really know anything.” – Beatrice
- “Potatoes and molasses, if you want some, you can call us.” – Frog
- “You can still play with this old toy!” – Greg
- “If you go with the flow, you’ll end up where you need to be.” – Beatrice
- “We’ll have a Halloween like no other!” – Greg
- “Let’s hope he’s a quick learner.” – Greg
- “I can’t be patient any longer, Wirt!” – Greg
- “That’s a frog of magic, not a regular frog!” – Greg
- “I’m an expert at nature.” – Greg
- “That’s just part of the kettle’s design.” – Quincy Endicott
- “Whoa, okay. You’re a nervous little fellow, aren’t you?” – Greg
- “Be careful with your big axe, Mr. Woodsman.” – Greg
- “Oh, we’ll be the dark souls of the evening, the crows in the night.” – Unknown
- “These are the Unknown. And you can leave only by entering.” – The Unknown
- “So you can see who’s really there.” – Greg
- “You can’t expect to live without fear. You just… You can’t!” – Wirt
- “Don’t run, you’ll fall, and I won’t catch you!” – Wirt
- “Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and behold the garden wall!” – The Ringmaster
- “We have things to do! We’re alive! We’re human, man!” – Wirt
- “I made a choice, I chose to be brave!” – Wirt
- “You know it’s a rock fact!” – Greg
- “If you want to keep from making mistakes, you’ve got to keep moving!” – The Woodsman
- “Greg, you’re being unreasonable!” – Wirt
- “Wirt, don’t take life for granted!” – Greg
- “At the end of the day, we’re all just dumb, animals.” – Beatrice
- “But the black turtles are even more sour!” – Frog
- “I don’t want to be alone, so I better get started!” – Greg
- “Wait for me in the deep dark forest.” – The Beast
- “There’s no such thing as a ghost.” – Wirt
- “Greg, look at what you’ve done. You’ve doomed us both.” – Wirt
- “What have you done with my brother?” – Wirt
- “Don’t lose your head!” – Greg
- “A rock fact!” – Greg
- “Aren’t we just getting started?” – The Beast
- “We’re rich now! We can buy anything we want!” – Greg
- “There’s a million ants! A million billion ants!” – Greg
- “I love a warm cup of tea.” – Frog
- “You don’t know how to be the one in charge, do you?” – Beatrice
- “We’re rich! I told you! It’s all falling into place!” – Greg
- “See? I know what I’m doing!” – Greg
- “This is the work of gnomes!” – Wirt
- “Patience is a virtue!” – The Beast
- “You’re turning into a hero, just like I knew you would!” – Greg
- “You’re finally becoming a good person.” – Greg
- “I’m done making mistakes.” – Wirt
- “And as you see, Greg’s baby teeth come in pointed, and his adult teeth come in like those of a… blue bird.” – Dr. Cucumber
- “I may be a beast, but I’m not an animal.” – The Beast
- “We’ll work together, and then we’ll both get out.” – Beatrice
- “It’s over, Greg.” – Wirt
- “We’ve been lost out here for months. Years.” – Wirt
- “You’ve always been strong, and I always knew that.” – Greg
- “You’re all a part of me.” – Greg
- “I’m a tree. I’m a cat. I’m not a cat. I’m a jack-o’-lantern.” – Quincy Endicott
- “A deal’s a deal.” – The Beast
- “I know you care about him. I know that you’ll protect him.” – The Beast
- “Everything stays the same.” – Unknown
- “Don’t you remember? We’ve already met.” – The Beast
- “The lantern… it’s a trap!” – Wirt
- “You have to stay strong for me.” – Greg
- “It’s all your fault. We could have had paradise.” – The Beast
- “I’m here to burgle your turts!” – Greg
- “I’m a large philosopher, though not as large as most of my fellow philosophers.” – Quincy Endicott
- “Don’t let the ants inside your brain, or the worms get in your ears.” – Greg
- “I thought I was afraid, but I wasn’t. I was sad.” – Greg
- “Remember, Wirt, you must never show fear!” – The Woodsman
- “Oh, they’re very serious, and they’ll tell you how everything is a prison.” – The Beast
- “Good night, old North Wind. Carry me to the North.” – Greg
- “We can make a pact. Just remember what’s important.” – Beatrice
- “I am the dog, the rock, the jam, the giant, and I am the dancing clown.” – Greg
- “I was so busy being scared that I forgot to be happy.” – Greg
- “No use running from all your problems, you can’t run forever.” – Beatrice
- “Greg’s gonna get himself killed, but I’m not gonna let him get himself killed.” – Wirt
- “Aren’t you the… Beast? The one who took my brother?” – Wirt
- “No dream can last forever, but you have to fear your dreams.” – The Beast
- “Not all beasties are bad, but you can’t take chances.” – Quincy Endicott
- “I’m just a crazy old frog.” – Frog
- “Don’t you know that you’re a hero?” – Greg
- “And we’ll see what’s right and wrong.” – Wirt
- “No one ever… leaves the Unknown, Wirt.” – Greg
- “All you have to do is decide.” – Beatrice
- “I’ve got a lot on my mind!” – Wirt
- “The truth is you’re not alone, and you’re not… doomed to be alone forever.” – The Beast
- “I am the connoisseur of my very own anthology of foggy ideas.” – Quincy Endicott
- “See you later, Greg.” – Wirt
- “I’ve done everything I can to help you, Wirt. Now it’s up to you.” – Greg
- “Please remember me.” – Greg
- “I’m a good person.” – Greg
- “Time to eat the last slice of lamb pie!” – Frog
- “Oh, Wirt. You’re finally awake.” – Beatrice
- “In a sense, we’re all alone.” – The Woodsman
- “I am not content to be alone, but I am unafraid to be alone.” – The Beast
- “Beatrice, I would have done anything to get your sister’s soul back.” – Wirt
- “It’s just one of those little wooden frogs on wheels. Isn’t that funny?” – Greg
- “Every step you take, it’s always one more step to the unknown.” – Beatrice
- “I’m just not as pretty as I used to be.” – Quincy Endicott
- “I was ashamed. It felt like I was letting them down.” – Beatrice
- “We’re almost to the next story!” – Greg
- “Your family needs you, but not as much as I need you, Beatrice.” – Wirt
- “You won’t get away with this!” – Greg
- “What happened to the black turtles?” – Frog
- “In the end, all you can do is jump.” – The Beast
- “This is so embarrassing!” – Greg
- “My hat’s magic! I can’t lose it!” – Greg
- “It’s not just a rock. It’s a rock! Fact!” – Greg
- “It’s just like what Quincy Endicott said!” – Greg
- “This isn’t a dream, Wirt. You’re wide awake.” – Beatrice
- “I’m not the villain here, Greg!” – Wirt
- “That sounds like a fairy tale, Greg.” – Wirt
- “The whole place is filled with stories, and all the stories are different.” – Greg
- “You’re a good brother, Wirt.” – Gre
- “They may play dead, but I know the truth!” – Quincy Endicott
- “That’s where you’re wrong. You are just as bad as the other animals, like me.” – The Beast
- “This is my own fault. But what are you gonna do?” – Greg
- “I will not be stopped!” – Wirt
- “What if I’m dreaming right now?” – Greg
- “You can’t always believe what you see, right?” – Beatrice
- “Sometimes, life’s just a bucket of balls, Bill.” – Greg
- “This isn’t how dreams are supposed to work.” – Wirt
- “I wish it could have been me instead of you, Greg.” – Wirt
- “I’m not a child, Greg.” – Wirt
- “I don’t want to go back to being like I was.” – Beatrice
- “I’ve got to save you, just like you saved me.” – Wirt
- “It’s not the destination that matters, it’s how you get there.” – Beatrice
- “I won’t let you do this to my brother!” – Wirt
- “I don’t think that’s how it’s supposed to work.” – Beatrice
- “It’s only a dream, Beatrice. A dream you have every night.” – Greg
- “I’ve come back for you, Wirt. I’ve come back for both of you.” – Beatrice
- “The leaves! They’re dropping, and I can’t stop them!” – Wirt
Final Words;
“Over the Garden Wall” is a magical and thought-provoking animated series that touches the soul with its poetic storytelling and charming characters. Its quotes are like fragments of a beautiful dream, inviting us to explore the enchantment, the wonder, and the emotional depth that the show has to offer. As we conclude our journey through “Over the Garden Wall Quotes,” we’re reminded of the unique power of animation and storytelling to convey emotion and meaning. These quotes reflect the profound significance of the series, which, like the titular garden wall, conceals layers of depth, wisdom, and beauty. They are an enduring testament to the show’s timeless appeal as a work of art and an invitation to all those who appreciate the wonder and wisdom that reside within “The Unknown.”
