100 Best Father's Day Quotes to Make Him Feel Special
“Fatherhood is the greatest thing that could ever happen.”
Father's Day is not the only reason to celebrate dads, but it sure acts as a reminder. You could probably list a bunch of reasons why your own dad is the best in the game. Whether that be his grilling skills, dad jokes, or some more sentimental reasons—you love him, and you want him to know that! So, if you're thinking of Father's Day messages to write on a card, then you'll love reading through these Father's Day quotes. The list has something for every type of father (because all are pretty different), so read these to see which one fits yours best!
Each and every saying, lyric, and excerpt on this list will make it incredibly easy to wish your dad, stepdad, husband, or grandpa a happy, meaningful Father's Day—whether you do so via a quick text message or from across the table during your annual Father's Day dinner. These lines will also serve as the perfect complement to that winning Father's Day gift. We even have some great girl dad quotes and father-son quotes if you want to get more specific. No matter which message you choose, it's bound to bring a tear to Dad's eye on his special day.
More inspirational Father's Day reads:
Naveen Jain
“Being a father has been, without a doubt, my greatest source of achievement, pride and inspiration.”
Umberto Eco
“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us.”
Barack Obama
“It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.”
Enid Bagnold
“A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again.”
Roy Lessin
“The imprint of a father remains forever on the life of the child.”
John Green
“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 Sinor
“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.”
Ruth E. Renkel
“Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.”
Henry Ward Beecher
“We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.”
Chris Martin
“Men should always change diapers. It’s a very rewarding experience. It’s mentally cleansing. It’s like washing dishes, but imagine if the dishes were your kids, so you really love the dishes.”
Tim Russert
“The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.”
Reed Markham
“Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.”
Steve Martin
“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.”
Hillary Lytle
“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.”
Sigmund Freud
“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.”
Michael Bublé
“Fatherhood is the greatest thing that could ever happen.”
Harper Lee
“She did not stand alone, but what stood behind her, the most potent moral force in her life, was the love of her father.”
Reed Markham
“The thrill of a great father is the journey, experiencing your child’s successes along the pathway to their greatness.”
Émile Gaboriau
“A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely.”
Knights of Pythagoras
“A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.”
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