40 Best Father-Son Quotes That Prove Even Rugged Guys Can Show Love
“I hope I can be as good of a father to my son as my dad was to me.”
It's true, the relationship between a father and his son is pretty darn strong. No, this is not to knock any other family dynamic. It's just that it's impossible to not see the unique energy between a dad and a mini version of himself. Marlboro Man (aka Ladd Drummond) and his sons—Bryce, Todd, and Jamar—are the perfect testament to this. With Father's Day sneaking up, now more than ever is the perfect time to put that special bond on a pedestal. So, read on for some father-son quotes that really do it justice!
This collection of heartfelt father-son quotes will go a long way towards making your favorite guy feel loved and appreciated. Each and every saying, lyric, and excerpt on this list will show him just how much you care—even if you can't find the words to say it yourself. Plus, these sweet quotes could even make a nice note on a Father's Day card! After all, there are few Father's Day messages quite as meaningful as this family quote from Johann Friedrich von Schiller: "It is not flesh and blood, but the heart which makes us fathers and sons."
If you're looking for a lighter Father's Day quote that will also give Dad a chuckle, consider this Jerry Seinfeld quote: “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.”
Read these other sweet family quotes:
Sebastian R. Jones
“One of the greatest gifts you can give your teenage boy is the gift of letting him know you get it. You’ve been there.”
Clayton Lesser
“If you are going to help your son, you first need to show support and appreciation for the person he is so that you can build that person up.”
Harry Chapin
“And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew, he'd say, 'I'm gonna be like you, dad. You know I'm gonna be like you.”
John Stamos
“It's more beautiful than I imagined. Everything is more colorful, more exciting. Music, you know, sounds better. [My son's] just a beautiful little boy.”
Steve Chapman
“Becoming a dad is one thing — being a dad is many things.”
Kent Nerburn
“Until you have a son of your own, you will never know the joy, the love beyond feeling that resonates in the heart of a father as he looks upon his son.”
Terri Guillemets
“Every son quotes his father in words and in deeds.”
Jim Valvano
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”
Dante Hall
“I would want my legacy to be that I was a great son father, and friend.”
Matthew L. Jacobson
“Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.”
Wade Boggs
“If my son is happy, then I am happy.”
Ricardo Antonio Chavira
“My son’s the most precious thing to me; he’s changed me from being selfish to selfless.”
Harrison Ford
“I love the comic opportunities that come up in the context of a father-son relationship.”
“My father believed in toughness, honesty, politeness, and being on time. All very important lessons.”
“My father believed in toughness, honesty, politeness, and being on time. All very important lessons.”
Frank Clark
“A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.”
Beau Bridges
“My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad.”
George Eliot
“It's a father's duty to give his sons a fine chance.”
Taye Diggs
“How come my 3-year-old son knows every species and genus of dinosaur and I can't even remember my home phone number?”
Jerry Seinfeld
“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.”
Wayne Rooney
“Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.”
Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.
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