From coaches and mentors to grandpas and step-dads there are so many different father figures in our lives who deserve celebration! Father’s Day is the perfect time of year to raise a glass to these loving and caring men and thank them for their years of wisdom and unconditional love. Whether your style is to show your appreciation with a touching Father’s Day quote or with one of their own classic “dad jokes” we’ve rounded up over 100 ways to wish them a “Happy Father’s Day” this holiday.
You might be wondering how to use these Father’s Day quotes if you are celebrating apart? Peruse our ideas below for the perfect way togive a giftand share your Father’s Day saying.
Say It In a Card: Write out your appreciation in a thoughtful card and attach it to his gift. He’ll cherish a thoughtful saying that comes from the heart.
Get It Engraved: Engrave a loving saying into a piece of jewelry, a mug or a frame.
Write it on a T-shirt: Nothing says dad like a custom T-shirt. Share your message on his favorite type of clothing!
Order Him Dinner: Order his favorite food and have it written on the delivery card!
Send Him a Plant: Give his work from home space a boost of rejuvenation by sending him a plant or succulent!
Explore all of our favorite Father’s Day sayings below.
Short Father’s Day Quotes That Will Make Him Smile
For the no-frills dad, opt for a short Father’s Day quote that is sweet and to the point.
1. “My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad.” — Beau Bridges, Actor
2. “Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.” — Reed Markham, American Educator
3. “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me.” — Jim Valvano, American Basketball Player
4. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.”— Unknown
5. “I’m a father; that’s what matters most. Nothing matters more.” — Gordon Brown, Former British Prime Minister
6. “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” — Anne Geddes, Photographer
7. “Fatherhood is a marathon, not a sprint.” — Paul L. Lewis, Author
8. “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” — Billy Graham, American Evangelist
9. “Great fathers don’t find fault. Great fathers find solutions.” — Reed Markham, American Educator
10. “The imprint of a father remains forever on the life of the child.” — Roy Lessin, Teacher
11. “No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child.” — Abraham Lincoln, Former President of the United States
Good Happy Father’s Day Quotes for Every Type of Dad
What are good Father’s Day quotes? For step-dads, brothers and father figures of every kind use one of these classic Father’s Day quotes that speaks to their wisdom and guidance.
12. “He adopted a role called being a father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a protector.” — Tom Wolfe, Author
13. “My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.” — Max Lucado, Author
14. “Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met my dad.”— Unknown
15. “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad, and that’s why I call you dad, because you are so special to me.” — Wade Boggs, Professional Baseball Player
16. “[My father] has always provided me a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch.” — Chelsea Clinton, American Author
17. “What a father says to his children is not heard by the world, but it will be heard by posterity.” — Jean Paul, German Writer
18. “Having a kid is like falling in love for the first time when you’re twelve, but every day.” — Mike Meyers, Comedian
19. “There is nothing that moves a loving father’s soul quite like his child’s cry.” — Joni Eareckson Tada, Author
20. “The nature of fatherhood is that you’re doing something that you’re unqualified to do, and then you become qualified when you do it.” — John Green, Author
21. “Good fathers do three things: they provide, they nurture and they guide.” — Roland Warren, Former President of the National Fatherhood Initiative
22. “Dads are like chocolate chip cookies; they may have chips or be totally nutty, but they are sweet and make the world a better place, especially for their children.” — Hillary Lytle, Writer
Father’s Day Quotes from a Daughter
There’s nothing quite like a daughter’s relationship with her father. For daddy’s little girl, choose a Father’s Day quote that comes from the heart.
23. “Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love.” — Unknown
24. “On behalf of every man looking out for every girl, you are the God and the weight of her world.” — John Mayer, Singer/Songwriter
25. “My father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.” — Liza Minnelli, Actress
26. “I thought I would be more inspired to have all these new feelings to talk about, but I really just want to hang out with my daughter.” — Jay-Z, Rapper
27. “Be thankful that you’ve been given that gift because girls are amazing. I would have five more girls if I could. I’m a girl dad.” — Kobe Bryant, American Basketball Player
28. “It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping.” — John Sinor, Columnist
29. “No man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.” — Hedy Lamarr, American-Austrian Actress
30. “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” — Euripides, Tragedian
31. “I think my mom put it best. She said, ‘Little girls soften their daddy’s hearts.’” — Paul Walker, Actor
32. “A daughter needs a dad to be the standard against which she will judge all men.” — Gregory E. Lang, Author
33. “My dad’s my best mate, and he always will be.” — Cher Lloyd, Singer/Songwriter
34. “Being a daddy’s girl is like having permanent armor for the rest of your life.” — Marinela Reka, Poet
35. “Old as she was, she still missed her Daddy sometimes.” — Gloria Naylor, Novelist
36. “You gotta love dads. At my wedding, when I tripped on my wedding dress and fell flat on my face, Dad said, “Don’t worry, you’ll do better next time.”” — Melanie White, Designer
37. “When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.” — Linda Poindexter, Writer
38. “Fatherhood is the best thing that could happen to me, and I’m just glad I can share my voice.” — Dwyane Wade, Actor
Top Father and Son Quotes
You know what they say – like father like son! Tell dad all you’ve learned from him with a Father’s Day quote from the perspective of a son.
39. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” — Unknown
40. “By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” — Charles Wadsworth, Pianist
41. “You don’t have to deserve your mother’s love. You have to deserve your father’s. He’s more particular.” — Robert Frost, Poet
42. “I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by the little scraps of wisdom.” — Umberto Eco, Italian Writer
43. “Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.” — Wayne Rooney, Soccer Player
44. “Every son quotes his father, in words and in deeds.” — Terri Guillemets, Writer
45. “A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.” — Frank A. Clark, Lawyer
46. “Lately all my friends are worried they’re turning into their fathers. I’m worried I’m not.” — Dan Zevin, Comedian
47. “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.” — Johann Schiller, German Poet
48. “It is a wise father that knows his own child.” — William Shakespeare, Poet
49. “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” — George Herbert, Poet
Inspirational Father’s Day Quotes
Don’t let dad’s heroism go unnoticed. Share an inspirational Father’s Day quote that speaks to what an impact he has made in your life.
50. “A dad is someone who wants to catch you when you fall. Instead he picks you up, brushes you off and lets you try again.” — Unknown
51. “Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.” — Barack Obama, Former President of the United States
52. “When you need real understanding, when you need someone to care, when you need someone to guide you … A father’s always there.” — Thomas J. Langley, English Prelate
53. “Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.” — Ruth E. Renkel, Author
54. “[Fatherhood is] the greatest thing that could ever happen. You can’t explain it until it happens; it’s like telling somebody what water feels like before they’ve ever swam in it.” — Michael Bublé, Singer
55. “A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” — Unknown
56. “Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father.” — Lydia Maria Childa, Novelist
57. “It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” — Anne Sexton, Poet
58. “A father has to be a provider, a teacher, a role model, but most importantly, a distant authority figure who can never be pleased. Otherwise, how will children ever understand the concept of God?” — Stephen Colbert, Comedian
59. “I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” — Sigmund Freud, Neurologist
60. “No one in this world can love a girl more than her father.” — Michael Ratnadeepak, Writer
61. “Fatherhood is the best thing I ever did. It changes your perspective. You can write a book, you can make a movie, you can paint a painting, but having kids is really the most extraordinary thing I have taken on.” — Brad Pitt, Actor
62. “An almost perfect relationship with his father was the earthly root of all his wisdom.” — C.S. Lewis, Writer
Funny Father’s Day Quotes
For the dad who always has a joke up his sleeve, choose a funny Father’s Day quote that will keep him laughing all day long.
63. “Dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn’t teach me everything he knows.” — Al Unser, Columnist
64. “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” — Steve Martin, Comedian
65. “The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.”— Tim Russert, Journalist
66. “Sometimes I’m amazed that my wife and I created two human beings from scratch yet struggle to assemble the most basic of IKEA cabinets.” — John Kinnear, Writer
67. “I talk and talk and talk, and I haven’t taught people in 50 years what my father taught by example in one week.” — Mario Cuomo, Former Governor of New York
68. “A father’s words are like a thermostat that sets the temperature in the house.” — Paul Lewis, Pianist
69. “Having children is a lot like living in a frat house—nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up.” — Ray Romano, Comedian
70. “You can tell what was the best year of your father’s life, because they seem to freeze that clothing style and ride it out.” — Jerry Seinfeld, Comedian
71. “My father had a profound influence on me, he was a lunatic.” — Spike Milligan, Comedian
Father’s Day Quotes for Husbands
Thank yourhubby for all he does with an endearing Father’s day quote for a husband. Invite your little ones to brainstorm their favorite or pick from one of ours below!
72. “A good father is one whose only reason for putting down a laughing baby is to pick up a crying one.” — Linda Poindexter, Writer
73. “Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father.” — Frank Abagnale, Consultant
74. “The greatest thing a father can do for his children is love their mother.” — Anjaneth Garcia Untalan, Poet
75. “There is a mirror that is held up to me now. You have someone watching you. You have to lead by example.” — John Krazinski, Actor
76. “To the world you are a dad. To our family you are the world.” — Unknown
77. “The only thing better than having you for a husband is our children having you for a dad.” — Unknown
78. “A happy family is a reflection of a good father and a loving husband.” — Unknown
Dad Quotes for Uncles
Uncles are the classic father figure you can trust with anything and will always be there with a joke or a helping hand when you need one. Thank the uncle in your life with one of these dad quotes perfect for uncles.
79. “Everyone has an uncle who tried to steal their nose. ” — Peter Clay, Actor
80. “Son, brother, father, lover, friend. There is room in the heart for all the affections, as there is room in heaven for all the stars.” — Victor Hugo, French Poet
81. “Only the best brothers get promoted to an uncle.” — Unknown
82. “Uncles are there to help the child get into mischief they haven’t thought of yet.” — Unknown
83. “When you’re a dad, there’s no one above you. If I don’t do something that has to be done, who is going to do it?” — Jonathon Safran Foer, Novelist
84. “Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” — Pam Brown, Poet
Father’s Day Quotes for Grandpas
Grandpas are full of wisdom, endearing smiles and a warm hug when you need one. Use one of these father’s day quotes for grandpas to share how much you love him.
85. Grandpas bring a little wisdom, happiness, warmth and love to every life they touch.” — Unknown
86. “To a small child, the perfect granddad is unafraid of big dogs and fierce storms, but absolutely terrified of the word boo.” — Robert Brault, Author
87. “A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father.” — Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Novelist
88. “I only hope when I have my own family that everyday I see a little more of my father in me.” — Keith Urban, Country Music Artist
89. “Grandfathers are for loving and fixing things.” — Unknown
90. “We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.” — Henry Ward Beecher, Minister
91. “It’s only when you grow up and step back from him — or leave him for your own home — it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.” — Margaret Truman, Singer
92. “My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it.” — Clarence Budington Kelland, Writer
Father’s Day Quotes for Friends
Friends can make the best role models to your children and may be stellar fathers themselves! Use one of these Father’s Day quotes to tell them how much you value their friendship and role they play in your family’s life.
93. “A happy family is a reflection of a good father and a loving husband.” — Unknown
94. “Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.” — Lailah Gifty Akita, Writer
95. “A father is a man who expects his children to be as good as he meant to be.” — Carol Coats, Writer
96. “A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely.” — Emile Gaboriau, French Writer
97. “What I’ve realized is that life doesn’t count for much unless you’re willing to do your small part to leave our children—all of our children—a better world.” — Neil Patrick Harris, Actor
98. “Daddies don’t just love their children every now and then, it’s a love without end.” — George Strait, Country Music Artist
99. “What you teach your children, you also teach their children.” — Unknown
100. “Children learn to smile from their parents.” — Shinichi Suzuki, Japanese Musician
101. “I had no expectations about fatherhood, really, but it’s definitely a journey I’m glad to be taking.” — Christopher Meloni, Actor
102. “It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.” — Pope John XXIII
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FAQs
What is a powerful Father's Day quote? ›
- “Dad: A son's first hero, a daughter's first love.” — ...
- “The power of a dad in a child's life is unmatched.” — ...
- “It is a wise father that knows his own child.” — ...
- “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” — ...
- “A girl's first true love is her father.” —
- Happy Great-Excuse-to-Go-Golfing Day!
- Dad, I love how we don't even have to say out loud that I'm your favorite.
- Today's about you, Dad! ...
- I'm sorry if I've driven you a little crazy over the years. ...
- The most important life lesson I've learned: When all else fails, call Dad.
- Dad, you've always been my hero.
- I'm so lucky to have your love and guidance in my life.
- A father's love will always be imprinted on the heart of a son.
- You've shown me strength isn't all about muscles.
- I hope one day to be half the man you are.
- No matter how tall I grow, I still look up to you.
“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.”
What is an inspirational verse for father? ›Psalm 103:13: "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." Proverbs 22:6: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." 2 Samuel 7:14-15: "I will be a father to him, and he'll be a son to me.
How great is the fathers love verse? ›Bible Gateway 1 John 3 :: NIV. How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
What are 4 lines for father? ›1) My father is the most beloved person in my family, and he loves me the most. 2) He is the one who fulfils our needs and wishes without any complaint. 3) My father always believes me and shows a sense of confidence in me. 4) Whenever I feel depressed or sad, he is the one who motivates me with his words.
What are some wise words from dads? ›"Always leave yourself a back door." "Do what you love - then it isn't work!" "Always know where your back wheels are." "Never lie, and always do what you say you're going to do."
What verse is the joy of the father? ›Proverbs 23:24 New International Version (NIV)
The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
“A father's tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remains as a pillar of strength throughout our lives.”
What is a father quotes by TD Jakes? ›
“A father is an image of a young man's destiny, a living testimony of what time may bring to pass.” “for God loves to anoint misfits to fulfill His divine purpose and destiny!” “We claim we are not emotional, yet we are so sensitive that a vicious word from a cruel woman can leave the most manly of us impotent!
What verses are trusting the Father? ›The Bible teaches us to depend on God, trusting the Father for our provision as we seek his kingdom (Matthew 6:31-33). We depend on Jesus for our salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9), and the Holy Spirit for spiritual renewal (Titus 3:4-7).
What is the powerful prayer of Our Father? ›Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Hail Mary, full of grace.
What is Psalm 127 3? ›Psalms 127:3 NLT
Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.
1 John 4:9-10
“This is how the love of God is revealed to us: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him. This is love: it is not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son as the sacrifice that deals with our sins.”
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all ; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."
What is the Heavenly fathers love quote? ›- Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. ...
- Our Heavenly Father loves you. ...
- The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father. ...
- Thank God that at least in one place, all men are equal: in the church of God.
- Hand-made gift card. Forget store bought cards. ...
- Show him your report card. via GIPHY. ...
- Ask him about his childhood. ...
- Thank him for his guidance. ...
- Study with you. ...
- Play a game with him. ...
- Talk with him. ...
- Cook for him.
He protects his children from making mistakes: A father does not want his kids to make the same mistakes. He would let the children sit down, listen to him and even punish them for not obeying him. No matter what he does, he is there to support and eliminate the hurt and disappointment from the child's life.
How does the Bible define a good father? ›Godly fathers love their family.
That is a love that is selfless and sacrificial. One of the best things a father can do is to love his wife and not be shy about letting their children know. This is a great way to teach your son to love his mom and his wife after they are married.
How would you describe a good husband father? ›
They're the ones who go above and beyond for their families and are considerate of how other people feel or what they might need. They take initiative, and don't give up even if something doesn't work out on the first try. Good dads are involved in family life and regularly show their gratitude.
What is the heart of a good father? ›Throughout the Scriptures, the Lord teaches us what it means to be a good Father. His word instructs us to have compassion on our children (Psalm 103:13), to guide them on the right path from birth (Proverbs 22:6), to avoid provoking our children to anger (Ephesians 6:4), and to lovingly discipline them (Hebrews 12:7).
How do you describe a father in one sentence? ›Father refers to the male parent of a child in a family. He is a very important member of the family. He is the one who takes care of the entire family including his own parents, wife and children. He earns his bread and butter for his family and tries his best to fulfil their needs and demands.
What is a simple sentence with father? ›Noun He became a father when he was 30. He's the father of three small children. He has been like a father to me.
What is a dad prayer? ›A Father's Day Prayer for my Dad
Today, we honor him and are grateful for the ways he has provided for our family. Bless him as he continues to live his life and grow in his faith in you. Bless him in his work, and may he continue to live out the calling you have placed in his life. Amen.
- He loved us. I could see it in his words, his face, and his actions.
- He loved our mom. And was always faithful to her.
- He was honest. ...
- He was spiritual. ...
- He worked hard. ...
- But he always came home on time. ...
- He cared about people more than money.
- He was a good friend.
In the second chapter, Bredenhof connects the phrase, “Our Father,” to Psalm 103. This psalm magnifies God as the heavenly king who establishes his throne over the earth. The psalm also presents God as the Father who shows compassion to those who fear him (Ps 103:13; p. 22).
What is Isaiah 41 verse 10? ›10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
What is a good read quote about father and son? ›- “There is nothing like wounded affection for giving poignancy to anger.” ...
- “I'm so sorry, Henri," I whisper in his ear. ...
- “No love is greater than that of a father for His son.” ...
- “I knew my father had done the best he could, and I had no regrets about the way I'd turned out.
- “You don't raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they'll turn out to be heroes, even if it's just in your own eyes.” —Walter M. ...
- “When a father gives to his son, both laugh. ...
- “No matter how tall a son grows, he will always look up to his dad.” —Unknown.
What do you say in fathers memory? ›
I pray to the Lord to bless your soul and give peace and happiness wherever you are. Dearest dad, I cannot say in words how much I miss you. You always guided me through good and bad. I remember you today and always and pray to the Lord to bless your soul with eternal peace wherever you are.
What is father quotes Oscar Wilde? ›Fathers should be neither seen nor heard. That is the only proper basis for family life.
What Mark Twain said about his father? ›“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”
What being a father means quotes? ›“A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.” “The most important thing in the world is family and love.” “Fathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers and fathering is a very important stage in their development.”
What defines a great father? ›They're the ones who go above and beyond for their families and are considerate of how other people feel or what they might need. They take initiative, and don't give up even if something doesn't work out on the first try. Good dads are involved in family life and regularly show their gratitude.
What is a good quote for a hardworking father? ›1 – “You work hard, not because it always pays, but because you will do all you can to make sure we have the best. The hardworking nature inspires me, dad.” 2 – “You work so hard, not only to put food on the table but also to put love in my life. I feel so loved and lucky to have you as my father.”
What is a spiritual quote about fatherhood? ›"The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him." "What a boy can use, and too often doesn't have, are the heart of his father and the fellowship of men. A boy needs at least one man who pays attention to him, spends time with him, and admires him.
What is the true meaning of dad? ›a(1) : a male parent. (2) : a man who has begotten a child. also : a male animal who has sired an offspring.
What are the 7 roles of a father? ›Stephen Kendrick outlines seven roles that a father plays in the life of his family: provider, protector, leader, teacher, helper, encourager, and friend.
What is love of the father? ›There is nothing more important to the Father than YOU. The son does not receive the love of the Father because he deserves it, because his life merits it, or because his respectful living has earned it. The Father's love is unmerited, undeserved, and unearned. It is extravagant, unconditional and freely given.