When it comes time to celebrate your dad on Father’s Day, it can be hard to find the right words to say, especially if you’re done with those banal messages you see everywhere on social media and in those dumb pre-made cards. The man who raised you is like a hero in your eyes, and he deserves more than overused wishes. He taught you how to ride a bike and tie your shoes. He was there when you had a bad dream and celebrated your happiness when you won that spelling bee. He’s always been there for you, no matter what.
“Thank you for all you do” or “You are a great father” are lovely sentiments, but they don’t really capture what your dad or father figure means to you. Tell him how much he has helped shape who you are today and the important things in your life. Be specific about what makes him special: it could be his weird sense of humor that never fails to cheer you up or the way he always knows when something is wrong but never pokes at it too much (or maybe it’s just that he’s a good listener). And if you’re still struggling to elaborate on your message, just know that tons of writers, artists, celebrities, and historical figures have done that for you! June 19th is just around the corner, so in honor of Father’s Day, we’ve rounded up some of the most inspiring quotes about fatherhood. From classic lines to modern musings, these words will help you to express how much you appreciate your father’s love and guidance! If there’s one thing we know about dads — they secretly love anything that makes them feel special. So go ahead and pick out one of these Father’s Day quotes and let it do all the talking for you this year!
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“The greatest thing a father can do for his children is love their mother.” — Anjaneth Garcia Untalan
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“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” — Steve Martin
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"To be the father of a nation is a great honor, but to be the father of a family is a greater joy." ― Nelson Mandela
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“The difference between a ‘man’ and a ‘father’ is that the former shares his genes, but latter gives his life.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough
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“My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.” — Max Lucado
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“By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” — Charles Wadworth
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“Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.” — Reed Markham
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"If at first you don't succeed, call Dad."
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"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me." — Jim Valvano
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“Confident women are raised by loving dads.” ― Nitya Prakash
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"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."
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"Being a dad isn’t just about eating a huge bag of gummy bears as your wife gives birth. It means being comfortable with the word hero." ― Ryan Reynolds
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“My daughter got me a ‘World’s Best Dad’ mug. So we know she’s sarcastic.” — Bob Odenkirk
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“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” — Sigmund Freud
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“A good father is one whose only reason for putting down a laughing baby is to pick up a crying one.” — Linda Poindexter
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“When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” — Dave Attell
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“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” — Billy Graham
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“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 little scraps of wisdom.” — Umberto Eco
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"My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, 'You're tearing up the grass.' 'We're not raising grass,' Dad would reply. 'We're raising boys.'" ― Harmon Killebrew
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"A girl's father is the first man in her life, and probably the most influential." ― David Jeremiah
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