800 Warm New Dad Quotes: Becoming A Father (2023)
1. Seeing you as a dad brings out a whole new side of you and it’s just wonderful. Happy Father’s Day.
2. “The connection between father and daughter took me by surprise. Her birth revealed a love that I never knew existed.” ― Kevin Patrick
3. Never is a man more of a man than when he is the father of a newborn.’ – Matthew McConaughey
4. “My dear father; my dear friend; the best and wisest man I ever knew, who taught me many lessons and showed me many things as we went together along the country by-ways.” – Sarah Orne Jewett
5. There you go! Use these quotes with great fathers, or a new dad you know, for a good father or in a father's day card. Pass on warm wishes to all the amazing fathers out there. You're a real man, the best godfather anyone could ask for. The coolest dad and a wonderful godfather are the same. You're source of my strength and we're sending you loving messages today!
6. “Frequently, I go to conferences and listen to speakers decry the absent father as somehow a new phenomenon. Though their recriminations against absent or emotionally distant fathers are generally meant to help society, at the same time they are built on a lie that evolution disproves generation after generation. Fathers have often gone to war or the long hunt on the Savannah, or to work in another village or city. But only in the last decade or so have manhood and fathering been trashed completely.” – Michael Gurian
7. Hey, my lovely husband, I have Good News for you. We are going to be mom and dad.
8. Being an autism dad is more than watching a son with autism grow and develop. Being an autism dad is about being your kid’s best friend, the ultimate mentor and role model, a teacher who always encourages learning new things, an advocate for justice and equality, and a compassionate caregiver (and so much more).
9. I never knew that being fatherless would make me feel so aimless, worthless, powerless, heartless and helpless. I miss you, dad.
10. “He talked about how happy he was to be a father, and how much he looked forward to ending his operator career and raising his newborn son, Kai.”
11. “I've always resented the smug statements of politicians, media commentators, corporate executives who talked of how, in America, if you worked hard you would become rich. The meaning of that was if you were poor it was because you hadn't worked hard enough. I knew this was a lie, about my father and millions of others, men and women who worked harder than anyone, harder than financiers and politicians, harder than anybody if you accept that when you work at an unpleasant job that makes it very hard work indeed.”
12. I have the best father in the world cause I got the most caring and loving king as my dad. May your new age bring you good tidings. Happy birth anniversary to my father.
13. I have the best father in the world cause I got the most caring and loving king as my dad. May your new age bring you good tidings. Happy birth anniversary to my father.
14. You will always be my greatest inspiration, dad. You win not just as a king but as a dad and husband. Enjoy your new age, king and father.
15. Encourage him as a great father on this special day. "You're the father of our children," is a great thing to write in his father's day card, particularly for new dads.
16. “Being a single dad and dating is hard. Not every woman understands my kids aren’t looking for a new mom, they have one. I’m looking for someone to spend time with me..” – Anonymous
17. I have the best father in the world cause I got the most caring and loving king as my dad. May your new age bring you good tidings. Happy birth anniversary to my father.
18. Dad, you are my inspiration. I hope one day, I could be a father like you. Happy father’s day from a new father!
19. “My dad says people who insist that you trust them usually don’t deserve it. You don’t need to give me more candy, but I earned the candy that I have. Everything you’ve had us do so far has seemed shady, and this new assignment is the shadiest yet. I just don’t trust you.”
20. I held you in my arms, and I knew I would love you forever! Happy B-Day to my stepdaughter, you make me a great man and dad!
21. “want to love my children well, be present as a father, and intentionally unfold them into their full potential, but I also want to close the door, watch TV, and let them sort out their own annoying problems. I want to live deeply grateful and content with what I have, as well as practice radical generosity, but I also want to buy a new jacket I don’t need and upgrade my perfectly good car.”
22. Even though we have gotten older, I am still discovering new reasons to love you. You are a loving father and an incredible husband. I hope your birthday is filled with many moments of love and joy.
23. I never knew that being fatherless would make me feel so aimless, worthless, powerless, heartless and helpless. I miss you, dad.
24. I always knew that you’d make a fantastic dad. So glad to say, “I told you so!”
25. Even though we have gotten older, I am still discovering new reasons to love you. You are a loving father and an incredible husband. I hope your birthday is filled with many moments of love and joy.
26. “Children of the new millennium when change is likely to continue and stress will be inevitable, are going to need, more than ever, the mentoring of an available father.” —Ian Grant
27. “Hey, big bro! As you held our family together after dad, we all knew you would make a fantastic father. And we were not wrong! Happy father’s day.”
28. My dad used to say, You wouldn’t worry so much about what people thought of you if you knew how seldom they did.
29. I have the best father in the world cause I got the most caring and loving king as my dad. May your new age bring you good tidings. Happy birth anniversary to my father.
30. You will always be my greatest inspiration, dad. You win not just as a king but as a dad and husband. Enjoy your new age, king and father.
31. I wasn't anything special as a father. But I loved them and they knew it.
32. Frequently, I go to conferences and listen to speakers decry the absent father as somehow a new phenomenon. Though their recriminations against absent or emotionally distant fathers are generally meant to help society, at the same time they are built on a lie that evolution disproves generation after generation. Fathers have often gone to war, or the long hunt on the Savannah, or to work in another village or city. But only in the last decade or so have manhood and fathering been trashed completely. – Michael Gurian
33. “I’m struck by a few things today, most of which is the power of the invisible role model... Perhaps it’s the newfound clarity I have as a father knowing that my son will always be watching what I do, mimicking my behavior, one day maybe even following in my footsteps.” — Prince Harry
34. “My daddy always told me to just do the best you knew how and tell the truth. He said there was nothin to set a man’s mind at ease like wakin up in the morning and not havin to decide who you were. And if you done somethin wrong just stand up and say you don’t it and say you’re sorry and get on with it. Dont haul stuff around with you.”
35. “My dad believed in me, even when I didn't. He always knew I could do this.” — Taylor Swift
36. They say you don’t know what you have not until it’s gone. Although I always knew you are one in a million kind of father but now I come to realize that no one can ever be like you in my life. I miss you father.
37. You will always be my greatest inspiration, dad. You win not just as a king but as a dad and husband. Enjoy your new age, king and father.
38. I will always be a faithful son to you whether you are of royal blood or not, dad. It’s my joy to wish you a happy new age.
39. There you go! Father's day messages for a great dad. Give him the right words, he's a role model, even if he's a new dad. And he's a father figure doing important things. Telling him in words it's the best way and one of the best things you can do, if he's a loving boyfriend. If you're his little girl or maybe it's his first father's day, take it to the best possible level with these quotes.
40. “From the first breath she breathed, when she first smiled at me, I knew the love of a father runs deep, and I prayed that she’d find you someday. But it’s still hard to give her away, I loved her first.” — Heartland, “I Loved Her First”
41. You will always be my greatest inspiration, dad. You win not just as a king but as a dad and husband. Enjoy your new age, king and father.
42. There you go! Father's day messages for a great dad. Give him the right words, he's a role model, even if he's a new dad. And he's a father figure doing important things. Telling him in words it's the best way and one of the best things you can do, if he's a loving boyfriend. If you're his little girl or maybe it's his first father's day, take it to the best possible level with these quotes.
43. I will always be a faithful son to you whether you are of royal blood or not, dad. It’s my joy to wish you a happy new age.
44. “He promised us that everything would be okay. I was a child, but I knew that everything would not be okay. That did not make my father a liar. It made him my father.” – Jonathan Safran Foer
45. “When Charles first saw our child Mary, he said all the proper things for a new father. He looked upon the poor little red thing and blurted, ‘She’s more beautiful than the Brooklyn Bridge.’” – Helen Hayes
46. There you go! Use these quotes with great fathers, or a new dad you know, for a good father or in a father's day card. Pass on warm wishes to all the amazing fathers out there. You're a real man, the best godfather anyone could ask for. The coolest dad and a wonderful godfather are the same. You're source of my strength and we're sending you loving messages today!
47. “They say you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. Although I knew you were one in a million, the best dad ever. I never quite realized you were irreplaceable. I would do anything to have you back because I miss you so much.” —Unknown
48. “You really looked out for me when we were growing up. I always knew you’d make a fantastic dad one day. I’m very proud to call you my brother. Enjoy your day, I love you!”
49. Who’s your daddy?! -says our new baby
50. Father, with every fibre of my being, I wish you an incredible new year. May all your wishes come true in a more beautiful way than you ever imagined it to be. Happy birthday, dear father.
51. “I never knew that being fatherless would make me feel so aimless, worthless, powerless, heartless, and helpless. I miss you, dad.” —Unknown
52. Encourage him as a great father on this special day. "You're the father of our children," is a great thing to write in his father's day card, particularly for new dads.
53. Hi Brother-in-law, Congrats on your new addition! I wanted to let you know how happy I am for my sister and that little guy. Hope you are enjoying becoming a new father and I can’t wait to see him soon.
54. “I never knew that being fatherless would make me feel so aimless, worthless, powerless, heartless, and helpless. I miss you, dad.” —Unknown
55. Shh…There’s a brand-new, big-hearted dad making sure a tiny little dream is safe and sound. —Jim Howard
56. “My wife just let me know I’m about to become a father for the first time. The bad news is that we already have two kids.” – Brian Kiley
57. Your special needs child requires a dedicated dad. You need to be prepared to learn new skills and develop a different perception of life.
58. Even though we have gotten older, I am still discovering new reasons to love you. You are a loving father and an incredible husband. I hope your birthday is filled with many moments of love and joy.
59. I am so happy; I am going to have a baby sister to play with. Mom and daddy are also very excited. I could not wait to share the news with you.
60. “You should come out tonight, maybe you’ll meet your kids’ new dad.”
61. I held you in my arms, and I knew I would love you forever! Happy B-Day to my stepdaughter, you make me a great man and dad!
62. My mom is my heart. But my stepdad was my role model, the hardest working man I ever knew.” – Brian Urlacher
63. “My dear father; my dear friend; the best and wisest man I ever knew, who taught me many lessons and showed me many things as we went together along the country by-ways.” — Sarah Orne Jewett
64. “There’s no quit in our family. Our dad was the chief proponent of that. [On the set] we were constantly telling each other. Stay true to the story. we know that we love each other. keep communication open. We knew how unique this was-you’re doing a movie that really could be put out there all over the world. and you’re telling this personal story about your family.” ~ Andrew Shue
65. The third group is the so-called “late announcers.” There are different feelings upon knowing about the pregnancy. Some mothers or fathers are not yet unsure of their feelings about becoming a parent. Often, it takes time to absorb the new norm. Late announcers are likely to give chances of adjusting themselves. Although there some parents that do not want to pressure themselves and stay calm.
66. You have always been my personal superhero. You saved me from sadness, kept me safe and always knew when I needed you most. I can’t be more grateful for having you as my dad. Happy Father’s Day, I love you endlessly.
67. Father, with every fibre of my being, I wish you an incredible new year. May all your wishes come true in a more beautiful way than you ever imagined it to be. Happy birthday, dear father.
68. “I owe you my life and more, father. You loved me even before I learned to love myself. You gave me hope even before I could believe in myself. You prayed for me even before I knew what I wanted for myself. That’s how much you loved and cared for me. I will love you forever.” —Unknown
69. “Hey, big bro! As you held our family together after dad, we all knew you would make a fantastic father. And we were not wrong! Happy father’s day.”
70. “I have two sons. Jude is five, with dark, curly hair. He looks just like his mom. Moses is two, with bright eyes and a wide smile. I love watching my boys play together. They are never anxious. Never depressed. But every once in a while, they wake up in the middle of the night scared. Sometimes it’s a bad dream. Other times it’s a monster in the closet (that turns out to be a blanket). You know the drill. When they wake up crying, all they need to calm down is a minute or two in my arms. Once they feel that security—that safety, the fact that dad is present—they are fine. The implications are obvious. Jesus calls us to have faith like a child. I wonder if that means we need to trust God like my sons trust me. To climb up into his arms, take a deep breath, and know we are safe, as long as we are with him. I sleep much better these days. It still takes me a while to fall asleep at times. Like my boys, I still wake up with fears, concerns, thoughts that are out of control. My heart still picks up pace. My mind begins to race. But I’m learning to call out to God, to remember my place, and to take my thoughts captive. I’m learning to take a deep breath, to dwell on his scriptures, and to learn from my boys. After all, when was the last time you met a stressed-out five year old? I don’t think they exist. When was the last time you met a stressed-out child of God? They are all over the place.”
71. “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter. ” – Euripides
72. One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.
73. I remember the time I was kidnapped, and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.
74. Happy Fathers Day, Brother in Law! You’re brother is a great husband and father, and he’s been so lucky to have you in his life. Thanks for being there for him as a big brother and uncle – you’re always doing so much for him. Hope you have an amazing day today, with lots of hugs and laughs!
75. “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
76. “It is not flesh and blood, but heart which makes us fathers and sons.” —Friedrich Schiller
77. Happy father’s day to an amazing father. Love you, daddy. Happy father’s day to you!
78. “If she could put the hollow ache that haunts her into words, she would tell him “I miss the father you never were”” – John Mark Green
79. "Better a loving single-parent family than a ‘conventional’ family where the parents hate each other and the father is a demagogue.” – Moby
80. “Dear daddy, you taught me everything I know. I’m grateful to God for being your daughter.”
81. “A bad father has never a good son.”- Latin Proverb
82. “I hated Chris, my brother. I would pull his hair and kick him, until one day my father gave him permission to fight back. I’ll be apologizing to him for the rest of my life.” – Stevie Nicks
83. 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.
84. “Almost anyone can be a father. But my father has taught me what it takes for his son to call him daddy lovingly.” — unknown
85. “Anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad.” – Anonymous
86. The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.
87. “Oh father, Rajah was just playing with him!” — Jasmine
88. We celebrate the bravery of our fathers and their gift of freedom. Long may our flag wave....Happy Independence Day!
89. “One must balance being a good provider and a father who is there for his children.” –Anonymous
90. I can’t wait for the day that we will be reunited. It makes me look forward to the day I will depart this earth. If you can hear me, always know that you were the best dad anyone could ask for. Thank you for giving us that.
91. “A father is someone you never outgrow your needs for.”
92. “My father once said, ‘If you’re in the desert and you’re dying of thirst, are you going to drink a glass of blood or are you going to drink a glass of water?’ I think what he was trying to say, interesting coming from my blood father, is sometimes there are people in your family that can be toxic.” – Nicolas Cage
93. “Being a daddy’s girl is like having permanent armor for the rest of your life.” – Marinela Reka
94. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please accept my condolences. God rest his soul in peace.
95. “Not every father gets a chance to start his son off in his own footsteps.” — Alan Ladd
96. Some people don't believe in heroes, but they haven't met my dad."
97. “ My dad left me one day without even saying goodbye.” – Unknown
98. 21. “Happy 4 Years of Sobriety! I am beyond proud of you and all the wonderful accomplishments you’ve made these past four years! I have watched you grow into such a strong, independent person and, most importantly, an AMAZING dad! I can’t wait to see where life takes you. Remember I’ll always be there every step of the way!”
99. My family has five members: mom, dad, sister, me, and my car.
100. I believe that good father is equally important for both girls and boys. Because only father is able to show a boy what it means to be a real man and show the girl how it feels to feel herself a real woman next to him.
101. The most powerful thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. –Author Unknown
102. “You have been a good father to my nieces and nephews, and a good husband to my little sister. You know me, I was born to criticize. But with you, I can’t find anything wrong.” – Anonymous
103. To the world’s greatest father: you make me laugh, you buy me clothes and you keep me fed. So I guess it’s fair to spoil you this one day of the year! Happy Birthday, dad!
104. With my whole heart, I bless the day I became your son and you became my father. May our bond remain unbroken. Happy birthday to my king father.
105. The first person I think of wishing Happy Labour Day is you dad because you have been through the labour for me and you have worked hard to raise me. Happy Labour Day.
106. Español: ¡Felicidades! ¡¡¡Vas a ser la mamá más increíble!!!
107. Wish you were here with me, today on Father’s Day. Of all the gifts in life however great or small. To have you as my dad, was the greatest gift of all.
108. “A message to my dad in heaven: Dad, I know you are always watching over me and that your guiding hand will forever be on my shoulder. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you. you will always be loved.”
109. “Happy father’s day to my little brother! Warm thoughts of you are filling my mind and my heart. You’re a great dad!”
110. Having a good father figure in life is so very important. I feel blessed to have you in my life, dad. You showed me what true love is, and I will be forever grateful for that. Enjoy your day. I love you.
111. “But I can tell you that fathers change lives, as my father changed mine.” – Meg Meeker, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
112. “What good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is usually best after all.” — Benjamin Spock
113. “Dear mom and dad, you have been the best parents to me because you have also been the most loving friend to me…. When you are around, I feel no need for any other relation because you complete me and make me happy….. Happy Friendship Day to you.”
114. Happy Father’s Day! You’re more than a father—you’re a friend. Thank you for all that you’ve done for me.
115. I feel very safe with you in my life, father. You are the armour I never had because I know you will always protect me no matter what. Thank you for being there for me, daddy. Now and always.
116. “There would be fewer absent fathers if straight men were turned on only by women with whom they would not mind having children.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana
117. “My guess is my brother would call his mom and his dad pretty regularly, a lot more than I probably did.”
118. “My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing.” – Aldous Huxley
119. “By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he’s wrong.”– Charles Wadsworth
120. “The battle for mom and dad’s attention begins.”
121. “When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.” — Linda Poindexter
122. “Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter.” — Joseph Addison
123. A dad makes sure all his campers are happy campers. —Bill Whitehead
124. “Real dads are supportive ” – Unknown
125. “I have two sons. Jude is five, with dark, curly hair. He looks just like his mom. Moses is two, with bright eyes and a wide smile. I love watching my boys play together. They are never anxious. Never depressed. But every once in a while, they wake up in the middle of the night scared. Sometimes it’s a bad dream. Other times it’s a monster in the closet (that turns out to be a blanket). You know the drill. When they wake up crying, all they need to calm down is a minute or two in my arms. Once they feel that security—that safety, the fact that dad is present—they are fine. The implications are obvious. Jesus calls us to have faith like a child. I wonder if that means we need to trust God like my sons trust me. To climb up into his arms, take a deep breath, and know we are safe, as long as we are with him. I sleep much better these days. It still takes me a while to fall asleep at times. Like my boys, I still wake up with fears, concerns, thoughts that are out of control. My heart still picks up pace. My mind begins to race. But I’m learning to call out to God, to remember my place, and to take my thoughts captive. I’m learning to take a deep breath, to dwell on his scriptures, and to learn from my boys. After all, when was the last time you met a stressed-out five year old? I don’t think they exist. When was the last time you met a stressed-out child of God? They are all over the place.”
126. We might not be related by blood, but our relationship is certainly thicker and stronger than anything else in the world. I’m proud to call you my stepfather and I hope you’re proud to call me your child too.
127. Ugh, you are so cute it’s killing me! I am pretty sure that I asked mom and dad for a younger brother and not a younger sister, but since you are so adorable, I will let it slide. Happy birthday to my annoying cute little sister!
128. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown. Don’t forget to bookmark these Father’s Day gifts for first-time dads.
129. Sons look up to their fathers as their role models, and I’m so proud to have the coolest role model ever!
130. “As a father, you are going to be the first person to experience all the complexities of your daughter and you must tolerate them enough to guide her.”
131. Cheers to an amazing dad! Hope you have the best birthday ever!
132. “The psychological absence of fathers can be nearly as devastating as a physical absence. When fathers are alive but not a predictable presence actively participating in their daughter’s lives, the relationship becomes a permanent maybe.” – Victoria Secunda
133. I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father's equal, and I never loved any other man as much.
134. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” — Unknown
135. “When daughters have engaged dads, they benefit from that relationship for a lifetime.” — Kevin Leman
136. When anybody asks me what I want to be when I grow up, I tell them that no matter what I become, I want to be a man like my father. Happy father’s day, dear daddy.
137. “A son needs his father at every situation he faces in present, and a father needs his son at every situation he faces for his son in past.” — Nishan Panwar
138. There should be a children's song: If you're happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let your dad sleep.
139. “Only twenty-two percent of fathers who don’t live in the same house as their children are “actively” involved.”
140. “My father doesn’t know he won’t be invited to my future wedding. I’m going to have my brother walk me down the aisle. He doesn’t deserve to give me off when he never took care of me in the first place.”
141. “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”- Jim Valvano
142. “Thanks for supporting me in time when I really needed the care and affection of a fatherly figure. Happy Father’s Day.”
143. “Happy Father’s day. We admire the way you take care of your children. May your fatherhood be filled with happiness, peace, and success.”
144. It is not flesh and blood, but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.
145. Happy Father’s Day to my brother in law, with all my love and appreciation. You may not feel like a father but that doesn’t make you any less one. Thank you for being there for me and mom when dad died. Love Angela
146. I went through a time where I was really depressed. Like, I locked myself in my room and my dad had to break my door down. It was a lot to do with, like, I had really bad skin, and I felt really bullied because of that. But I never was depressed because of the way someone else made me feel, I just was depressed.. — Miley Cyrus
147. “The gift my father gave me every day of my life was he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano
148. Every son's first superhero is his father
149. “Dad I miss you. A beautiful memory dearer than gold, Of a father whose worth can never be told. There’s a place in my heart no one can fill. I miss you dad and always will.”
150. “Wishing you all the best on your very first Father’s Day! You’re a fantastic dad and an even better friend.”
151. My dad was my best friend and greatest role model. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband, and friend.” — Tiger Woods
152. [My father] always provided me a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch.
153. To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.
154. "I buried my dad on a Thursday and showed up for work on Friday.”
155. Happy birthday to a dad who is only slightly embarrassed that he created me.
156. A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.
157. “My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night.” —Magic Johnson
158. "I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which, was that you can fail at what you don’t want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.”
159. My dear hubby, your love is a potent potion that encourages and inspires. I know our future holds many brilliant adventures and smiles. Darling, you are so special to me, and you are my everything. Happy birthday to my husband and the wonderful father of my children!
160. “I truly have a village supporting me. My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love him as much as I do. They’re there for both of us. I may not have a mate or husband, but I’m definitely not a single parent.” – Jill Scott
161. It's an ongoing joy being a dad.
162. “It’s a funny thing about mothers and fathers. Even when their own child is the most disgusting little blister you could ever imagine, they still think that he or she is wonderful.” —Roald Dahl
163. How can the Heavens be beautiful when they have been nasty enough to take away my favorite person from me? I miss you, dad.
164. “Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter.”—Joseph Addison
165. There’s no shame in fear, my father told me; what matters is how we face it.
166. “When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.”
167. My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it. –Clarence Budington KellandRD.COM
168. To be as good as our fathers we must be better, imitation is not discipleship. - Wendell Phillips
169. “What I learned most from my father wasn’t anything he said; it was just the way he behaved.” – Jeff Bridges
170. “A baby boy has a special way of bringing out the man in his father and the little boy in his grandfather.” – Tanya Masse
171. My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad. Missing you always, Happy Father’s Day.
172. “Who’s the best Dad ever? ME! You’re a close second though dad. Happy Father’s Day”
173. Dear dad, if I had a flower for every time I thought of you ... I could walk in my own garden forever.
174. “There was something so immensely redemptive and exciting for me to imagine that my unknown father was not just a man who had abandoned me but a noble man of adventure who had no choice.” — Said Sayrafiezadeh
175. “Father’s Day greetings and best wishes to my brother, a wonderful father who can manage any situation that his children threw at him.”
176. I feel like the luckiest kid in the world to have you as my father. No matter how old we are, you’ll always be my role model and the man I look up to whenever I’m lost in life.
177. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad ever! You’re not just my father, but one of my closest friends. Love you!
178. My dad, like any coach, has always stressed the fundamentals. He taught me responsibility, accountability, and the importance of hard work.
179. “My father is a man of a few words. And that’s alright. Because a few words is all it takes for him to make me happy, calm me when I am crying, and teach me the. . right lessons. for my life.” — unknown
180. “The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.”—Tim RussertRD.COM
181. Happy birth anniversary, my king father. I wish you all the joy in the world. I hope that every good thing comes to you. May you always have a cheerful heart. I love you, dad.
182. I only hope when I have my own family that every day, I see a little more of my father in me.
183. “My dad explained it to me: Grandpa had told him some of the same stories when he was a kid, and they weren’t lies, exactly, but exaggerated version of the truth.”
184. Happy Fathers Day to my brother in law. I know this is the first time you have been recognized as my “father figure”. This is no doubt because I am the oldest of our family and have assumed many of the responsibilities of being a father to my younger siblings. I wanted to recognize you for being such a wonderful brother in law, son, and uncle to my niece and nephews. You are always there for us and we couldn’t be happier that you’re part of our lives. We couldn’t have asked for a better brother in law!
185. You taught me how to walk, talk and even taught me every other life lesson. I wish you are here to see me exploit in life. You are truly missed, father.
186. A dad 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.
187. “As fathers, you don’t give us just the love we need, but you give us the strength to face everything life throws our way.”
188. “No love is greater than that of a father for his son.” — Dan Brown, Angels & Demons
189. A father grows dreams, each one a seed planted deep in the hearts of his children. —Mercedes Lucero
190. If I was given one wish to make and would be assured that it would come true, I would wish that you would come back to us, daddy. Daddy, we miss you so much.
191. “As a father, you want the best for your son, quite obviously. You want to create the best memories for your son.” — Bill Goldberg
192. You’re a great dad and you’re a wonderful friend. Thanks dad for being there for us, always!
193. 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 EcoRD.COM
194. “I learned many, many lessons from my father, but not least of which is that you can fail at something you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance doing what you love.”
195. I was raised by my father; I was daddy's girl.
196. “I can stay up for as long as three minutes. I showed my mother, my father, and Fudge how I can do it right in the living room. They were all impressed. Especially Fudge. He wanted to do it too. So I turned him upside down and tried to teach him. But he always tumbled over backward.”
197. “All father`s problems have a very simple solution: it’s the happiness of his daughter.”
198. I remember your last moment on earth, you were warm and so calm even at the point of death, you remain the peaceful kind of person you are. You are a rare gem. I miss you deeply father.
199. “Studies show that when a baby, child, or teenager has a good father, that child will soar.” – Meg Meeker, MD
200. Daddy your absence is felt but no one is able to take that special space in my life. To me, you are the world’s best father.
201. A man knows he is growing old because he begins to look like his father.
202. A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.
203. “Doubt is the father of invention.” – Galileo Galilei
204. You know, if fathers just did what they’re supposed to do, half of the junk that we face in the streets wouldn’t exist. – Nathan Hayes
205. I’m so happy that my mum picked you as our stepdad. She obviously has good taste! Have a great birthday!
206. I promise I'll tell you if you start turning into your mother/father if you do the same for me.
207. The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.
208. Perhaps host and guest is really the happiest relation for father and son.
209. “Every little girl thinks her father is the smartest man in the world.” – Holly Robinson
210. Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful dad in laws out there!!! Hope you are enjoying your day with your families! May you be blessed with many years of happiness and love.
211. Me and my dad used to play tag. He’d drive.
212. “I used to carry my father’s Bible and put it on the pulpit so he could preach.” —Mr. T
213. “Clever father, clever daughter; clever mother, clever son.” — Russian Proverb
214. “You can’t be a king until you’ve made yourself; Until you’ve done something. And I’ve accomplished my goals that made me a man. Now I feel like I’m a man, now I set out goals to make me a king. Not a king of anyone else but me. Nobody else is under my rule but me. I made my self into a king, now I need a queen to be happy so I can be a teacher and a father, I can’t be that until I find a queen-So I’m stuck in limbo.”
215. A great father makes his family feel so blessed. —Diana Manning
216. You will always be your father’s daughter, but know that you have my best wishes on your birthday. May God shower you with his blessings!
217. “Better a loving single-parent family than a ‘conventional’ family where the parents hate each other and the father is a demagogue..” – Moby
218. “If a man cannot be a father to his own child, there is nothing worse than that.” – Anonymous
219. “There’s two things I know for sure: She was sent here from heaven and she’s daddy’s little girl.” — Bob Carlisle
220. “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” —George Herbert. Show dad just how much you care by making one of these DIY Father’s Day gifts.
221. “When my father didn't have my hand, he had my back.”—Linda PoindexterRD.COM
222. I’m a father. That’s what matters most. Nothing matters more.
223. “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD cares for me.” – Psalm 27:10
224. “Happy Father’s day, brother. Your kids are surely super lucky to have a dad like you.”
225. Because flying babies need strong arms beneath them…there are daddies. —Keely Chace
226. When anybody asks me what I want to be when I grow up, I tell them that no matter what I become, I want to be a man like my father. Happy father’s day, dear daddy.
227. “Just because your father’s present doesn’t mean he isn’t absent.” – Elizabeth Acevedo
228. 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.'
229. For every dream that has taken flight, there’s a father who believed. — Jennifer Fujita
230. “If I had the chance to pick my father, you’re the only dad I would ever choose! You helped create all my favorite memories. You’re the most wonderful dad, and I love you.”
231. “I was glad my father was an eye-smiler. It meant he never gave me a fake smile because it’s impossible to make your eyes twinkle if you aren’t feeling twinkly yourself. A mouth-smile is different. You can fake a mouth-smile any time you want, simply by moving your lips. I’ve also learned that a real mouth-smile always has an eye-smile to go with it. So watch out, I say, when someone smiles at you but his eyes stay the same. It’s sure to be a phony.” — Roald Dahl | From “Danny, the Champion of the World”
232. “Standing ten yards away is Connor’s father, still holding the cell phone he had just called from.”
233. ”Respect to all mums doing double duty because of men failing to do their part as dads.” – John Mark Green
234. One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad.
235. 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.
236. “I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.”—Hedy Lamarr
237. I feel like the luckiest kid in the world to have you as my father. No matter how old we are, you’ll always be my role model and the man I look up to whenever I’m lost in life.
238. Dad, that’s the thing about you. You taught me so much without saying a word. I want to be like you. Love you, dad. Happy father’s day!
239. Dad, we love you with all of our hearts! As a father, you’re a leader, a teacher, and a friend. Have a wonderful Father’s Day!
240. I’m so grateful to you for not ruining my mental health like most fathers do. I will never be able to find the words to express my gratitude. Just know that I love you more than words can say. Happy Father’s Day!
241. “My dad broke my heart way before any boy had the chance to.” – Anonymous
242. “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us father and daughter.”
243. A daughter who follows her dreams is a father’s dream come true. —Jake Gahr
244. There's no shame in fear, my father told me, what matters is how we face it.
245. I have no idea whom I will turn to. You were such a great mentor and guide to me. Rest in peace my godfather!
246. How lucky am I to have had a father so special that I miss you this much? As much as I’m hate not having you around, I’m happy to know you’re at peace.
247. My father used to say that it’s never too late to do anything you wanted to do. You never know what you can accomplish until you try.
248. Wishing my dad a great day in heaven… gone, but never forgotten.
249. I wish I could be there to enjoy this wonderful Father’s Day with you! It’s okay, we’ll have lots of those. I love you endlessly, and I’m beyond grateful for everything that you do for me, dad. Happy Father’s Day.
250. If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, then you deserve it. - Frank Zappa
251. "To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.” ― Euripides
252. You made growing up fun. Thanks, dad, for all your love!
253. “My dad is awesome. But you know what they say, ‘Like father like daughter.’” — Unknown
254. “Listen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it but also the father who wipes away the tears.“
255. “I’m the one person who wears the words ‘hustle, loyalty, respect’ on my T-shirts and merchandise. My audience is children. It’s very flattering to see a kid wear your T-shirt; it’s even more flattering to have a dad come up to you and say, ‘I watch you with my kid. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re a role model for my son.’” – John Cena
256. Being an autism dad is extremely hard, but it’s not impossible. It means working harder than you ever have at anything else, but when you see that first smile from your child, you realize it was all worth it.
257. You welcomed me into your life, and allowed me to be your stepdad and your friend! Happy birthday, stepdaughter, I am so proud of you!
258. “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”—Anne GeddesRD.COM
259. 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
260. No matter how old we are, we still need our dads, and wonder how we’ll get by without them.” — Jennifer Williamson
261. “A good father will not allow any man to come into his daughter’s life and ruin it.”
262. Dear dad, I have never had to look for inspirational people in world leaders or mythical heroes. You have been my inspiration all along. Happy father’s day.
263. “"My father didn't do anything unusual. He did what dads are supposed to do—be there.”— Max LucadoRD.COM
264. To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.
265. “A little girl giggles when she is denied an ice cream by her mother. She knows daddy will get her some later.” — Unknown
266. “You may be my stepdaughter, but I’ll always love you as my own. The moment I said I do to your mother was also the moment that I vowed to be your loving father.”
267. “Having kids doesn’t make you a father. Raising them does.”
268. “If I had one more chance to have you here with me today, daddy, I would do things differently. Every day I would tell you how much you mean to me. I miss you so much.” —Unknown
269. “A good father will leave his imprint on his daughter for the rest of her life.” — Dr. James Dobson
270. This coupon is good for one day of no chores and 100 hugs and kisses to you from mom and dad. Happy birthday to my daughter!
271. “My dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn’t teach me everything he knows.”
272. A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.
273. “I wish time could be controlled. Or I had a time machine, as I want you back in my life, I wish just to be by your side for all eternity. No one will ever replace your place in my life. Thank you for all you taught us. Love you, daddy.” —Unknown
274. “They don’t make men like my daddy anymore.” — Loretta Lynn
275. “The blue collar dad is the one who takes the time to show his children that there is always a way to make things work out.” – Unknown
276. “Husbands may not look at us as their queens, but fathers always look at their daughters as their little princesses.” — unknown
277. “When the brothers fight to the death, a stranger inherits their father’s estate.” – Ibo proverb
278. Being an autism dad isn’t easy. It can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with all the ups and downs in between that make you question your sanity and your parenting skills. But it’s worth it. Every single moment of it is worth it. And you shouldn’t change it for anything in the world.
279. A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.
280. “I can make the bacon, fry it up, braid some hair and catch the football game. All at the same time. I’m superman because I have to be. And it’s the highest honor of my life. I’m proud to be a single dad.” – Anonymous
281. It’s your birthday, so make sure you do something fun today! But don’t get too crazy , because you still have to listen to mom and dad.
282. “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.” – Anonymous
283. Happy birthday to my father and king. May your humility and glory never be a thing of yesterday. Many more years shall you live in good health and glory.
284. “I look forward to father’s day the same way I look forward to doing my taxes.”
285. “My father wants me to be like my brother, but I can’t be.” — Robert Mapplethorpe
286. My father used to say that it's never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, 'You never know what you can accomplish until you try.'
287. If there is anything that makes me happy, it is the fact that you are not just brilliant but also because you take after your father. Happy birthday, my 14 years old boy.
288. (Insert husbands name) is going to be a daddy and I’m pretty sure it’s mine.
289. “Real dads support their children without the law telling them they have to.”
290. My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could ever give another person. He believed in me.” — Jim Valvano
291. “I remember a very important lesson that my father gave me when I was twelve or thirteen. He said, ‘You know, today I welded a perfect seam and I signed my name to it.’ And I said, ‘But, Daddy, no one's going to see it!’ And he said, ‘Yeah, but I know it's there.’ So when I was working in kitchens, I did good work.”
292. “The fact my relationship with my son is so good makes me forgiving of my father and also appreciative.” — Anthony Kiedis
293. “There will always be a few people who have the courage to love what is untamed inside us. One of those men is my father.”
294. “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” — Jim Valvano
295. “Being your stepdad is enough to make me love you with my entire heart.”
296. “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it.” —Clarence Budington Kelland
297. Death is an occurrence that can’t be avoided, but your passing away remains a big shock to me, My lovely father. I miss you deeply.
298. “We know that children who grow up with absent fathers can suffer lasting damage. They are more likely to end up in poverty or drop out of school, become addicted to drugs, have a child out of wedlock, or end up in prison. Fatherlessness is not the only cause of these things, but our nation must recognize it is an important factor.” – George W. Bush
299. A girl's father is the first man in her life, and probably the most influential.
300. “A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives.” – Ama H. Vanniarachchy
301. Your lovely advice and sweet corrections can’t be forgotten. I still feel your presence around me each time I am about to take every step in my life. You are part of my success story and I hope you remain happy even in death. I miss you father.
302. “Only a brother can love like a father, annoy like a sister, care like a mother and support like a friend. I love you my brother.” – Joyce Knight
303. “I come from a blue collar family, but my personal life isn’t. I didn’t get the gene that my grandfather had in spades. He was a local hero. Built the church that I went to. Built the house I grew up in. Steamfitter, pipefitter, electrician, mechanic and plumber. I wanted to do those things. But it just didn’t come easy.” – Mike Rowe
304. “Everyone needs a father figure in their life, and I’m so lucky that I have you! You’re not just my father. You’re my hero, and I look up to you in everything.”
305. I remember how we laughed over petty things and how your not so funny jokes often made me laugh out my ribs and how lovely you were. These are the memories that kept me going. I miss you deeply father.
306. “Happy birthday to mom and dad’s second favorite child.”
307. “Real dads are supportive.” – Anonymous
308. “The only way I can describe [fatherhood]—it sounds stupid, but—at the end of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, you know how his heart grows like five times? Everything is full; It’s just full all the time.”—Matt DamonRD.COM
309. Some people don't believe in heroes, but they haven't met my dad.
310. You are the most important human being in my life. You’ve tried so hard to make my life easy and exciting, and I can’t even imagine how I can pay you back. I know you don’t want anything because everything you do, you do it just because you have the kindest heart. Happy Father’s Day, dad.
311. My dad’s my best mate, and he always will be.
312. “YOu have been a good father to my nieces and nephews, and a good husband to my little sister.You now me, I was born to criticize, But with you, I can’t find anything wrong.”
313. “To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.” – Euripides
314. Thank you for all the sacrifices you make for our family and all the joy and love you bring into our lives. We couldn’t have asked for a better dad!
315. Being a father means having lots of responsibilities to shoulder but you have been doing so wonderfully well…. We are not surprised to see you make a great dad because you are a great soul…. A Happy Father’s Day to you my BIL.
316. To the world you are a dad. To our family you are the world.
317. “Hopefully we were all daddy’s little girl. He was and hopefully still is wrapped around our little finger. Not to take advantage of more just for the comfort of knowing he is there.” – Violette DeSantis
318. “My favorite thing about being a father is just seeing my kids grow and do some of the same things that I did when I was a kid, man.”
319. It is such a delight to see a small baby call you “DAD”…. From being a loving husband, you have now got promoted to a father and we are so happy to see you make the most impressive dad…. Warm wishes to you on Father’s Day.
320. “Holding my tears has been so difficult for me, especially because I have been thinking about you every second. My life has become colorless, and nothing seems special anymore. I hope to see you someday, daddy. I love you, dad.” —Unknown
321. Happy Father’s Day to my awesome dad! Your voice in my head has always guided me. Thank you for never steering me wrong.
322. “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.”
323. One day just isn't enough to tell you how much you mean to me. I am so blessed to have you as my father.
324. “It’s a sin if you are a father, but are not around to support your children . “- Unknown
325. Mom and dad, thank you for bringing such a wonderful gift to the world; which is me. Happy birthday to me.
326. A father’s love is like an evergreen: steady and strong, weathering all seasons… —Keely Chace
327. I’m so proud to be your kid. I have the best dad and I love you so much!
328. “My dad’s my best mate, and he always will be.” – Cher Lloyd
329. "I was born and raised in East Los Angeles by a single mom who had three biological kids and adopted four more. I never met my dad.” –Will.I.Am
330. I wish I could grow up to be a person like you. But more than that, I think I want to be a father like you. You’re an amazing father, daddy, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
331. “Dearest brother, Enjoy a pleasant and peaceful father’s day. You deserve it more than ever.“
332. When I was little I bragged about my firefighting father: my father would go to heaven because if he went to hell he would put out all the fires.” — Jodi Picoult
333. “Every woman is a princess to her father ” – Unknown
334. When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.
335. I've jumped out of helicopters and done some daring stunts and played baseball in a professional stadium, but none of it means anything compared to being somebody's daddy.
336. Lately all my friends are worried they're turning into their fathers. I'm worried I'm not.
337. “A father should know his responsibilities to his child.” – Anonymous
338. My father didn't tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it.
339. Being a father of a child with autism is an incredible challenge that presents both unique and difficult challenges, but it’s also one of the most rewarding roles you could ever play.
340. “The psychological absence of fathers can be nearly as devastating as a physical absence. When fathers are alive but not a predictable presence actively participating in their daughter’s lives the relationship becomes a permanent maybe.” – Victoria Secunda
341. “Time, as far as my father was concerned, was a gift you gave to other people.” — Michelle Obama, Becoming
342. One day you will actually become a father and I am sure you will make the best dad because the way you treat me and take care of me, you will make the most amazing father ever….. Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day.
343. “If she could put the hollow ache that haunts her into words, she would tell him “I miss the father you never were.” – John Mark Green
344. “A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother… A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.” — The Proverbs of Solomon
345. “I have an excellent father, his strength is making me stronger.” – Taylor Swift
346. “It was times like these when I thought my father. who hated guns and had never been to any wars. was the bravest man who ever lived.”
347. “Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads who have been a shoulder to cry on, a sounding board, and a source of wisdom.”
348. “There is no higher hood than motherhood and fatherhood in marriage. There is no superior career, and no amount of money, authority, or public acclaim can exceed the ultimate rewards of family.”
349. Being an autism dad is hard work. It’s like being the parent of two different kids. One who has incredible strengths, concerns, and needs. And one who has to learn how to be a functioning member of society.
350. “A dad for his son is always caring, while mommy is always loving.”
351. Death may have taken you away from me, but my life’s hero you’ll forever be. Miss you dad.
352. I think Romeo and Juliet is uplifting. That’s how much a son wishes to avenge his father. That is how much two young people can love each other.” – Ben Kingsley
353. For my wonderful dad, I am so lucky to have a father like you. Happy Birthday!
354. “There is a road to freedom. Its milestones are obedience, endeavour, honesty, order, cleanliness, sobriety, truthfulness, sacrifice, and love of the fatherland.” ― Adolf Hitler
355. “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland
356. “There should be an anti father’s day. A bad dad’s day. That way I could truly say “you are the best.”
357. With my whole heart, I bless the day I became your son and you became my father. May our bond remain unbroken. Happy birthday to my king father.
358. “Being abandoned by your dad is such a strang feeling; like you are walking around with only one shoe on.”
359. “It is a wise father that knows his own child.”- William Shakespeare
360. “Like countless other dads, I believe that my children are the best kids on the planet. Not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for placing them in my life.” – Charles Marshall
361. “As a father, I want my daughter to know she is braver than she believes, stronger than she seems, smarter than she thinks, and loved more than she’ll ever know.”
362. My life was never the same after meeting you, and being your stepfather is my favorite role to play! Happy birthday, kiddo, I love you so much!
363. I think my mom put it best. She said, 'Little girls soften their daddy's hearts.'
364. “We’re about to outnumber mom and dad on (date).” – Perfect if this is your third pregnancy.
365. “You see, my father taught me that even our most profound losses are survivable. And that is — it is what we do with that loss — our ability to transform it into a positive event —that is one of my father’s greatest lessons.” – Ted Kennedy Jr.
366. The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” — Antoine Francois Prevost
367. “The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.”
368. Happy birthday to the best stepdad ever! You’re kind, caring, and funny, which makes you the perfect father in my eyes.
369. 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 Kellebrew
370. My fingers may be small, but I’ve got my daddy wrapped around them.
371. A father is the perfect blend of superhero, coach, and friend. —Jeannie Hund
372. Autism is a beautiful, complex condition. It’s also one that affects families in unique ways. The love and hope that surrounds autism may be more important than any other ailment. Being an autism dad is a labour of love.
373. You have always been my biggest support. I have no idea where would I be without your encouragement and overwhelming love. Thank you for being the best dad ever. Happy Father’s Day!
374. “Dad I miss you. A beautiful memory dearer than gold, of a father whose worth can never be told. There’s a place in my heart no one can fill. I miss you, dad and always will.”
375. “Do funky fresh kids your age still say ‘dope’? When me and your dad were younger we said things like ‘wack’, ‘mad-___’, ‘buck wild’ and ‘ridiculavolkoff’. Anyhoo, please enjoy your day of birth and celebrate with a stiff drink… of kool-aid.”
376. “My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.” —Max Lucado
377. “I’m so proud to be the father of such a beautiful, brilliant, and bubbly young girl. The older you get, the more I discover so many things to love and cherish about you. You make your daddy so proud, little one. I wish that all your dreams come true. I love you so much, sweetie. Happy 5th birthday!”
378. "My father was a slave and my people died to build this country, and I’m going to stay right here and have a part of it, just like you. And no fascist-minded people like you will drive me from it.” –Paul Robeson
379. Your father and I are so proud of you! You will do great things, we know it!
380. “Only a brother can annoy like a sister, support like a friend, love like a father, and care like a mother.”
381. “The laugh of a daughter is a favorite symphony of a father.”
382. “You taught me how to talk, walk, and other important life lessons. I wish you were here to see how I have grown in life. You are truly missed, father.” —Unknown
383. “A father may turn his back on his child, but a mother’s love endures through all.” – Washington Irving
384. “My dad was a good man but an emotionally absent father, and so I had to look for that male attention somewhere else and found it in a brother-in-law. He just happened to be an alcoholic.” – Jim Hamilton
385. You’re welcome for making you a dad so you can celebrate today. Happy Father’s Day.
386. Today is all about you, dad! Enjoy, because tomorrow it’s back to the rest of us.
387. Dear father, you have already done so much for me in your first year of Fatherhood that I know you will love me like no one. Happy Father’s Day.
388. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown. Don’t forget to bookmark these Father’s Day gifts for first-time dads.
389. My father taught me a good lesson: Don't get to low when things go wrong. And don't get too high when things are good. Robert Perish
390. “Have a wonderful father’s day, brother. We are grateful for your presence in our lives!”
391. “Boys want to grow up to be like their male role models. And boys who grow up in homes with absent fathers search the hardest to figure out what it means to be male.”- Geoffrey Canada
392. “My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.”
393. “He didn’t want to be an absentee father. He didn’t want to be like his own father, who thought being a provider was his only obligation to his family.” – Maya Banks
394. I don’t wish to be a star that shines bright at night. I wish to be like my dad who is a candle that makes everything light up at home. Happy father’s day!
395. 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.—UnknownRD.COM
396. “I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection” – Sigmund Freud
397. Brother in law, I cannot put into words how much you mean to me. The perfect father to our children and husband for my sister, your presence has been a constant source of strength over the years.
398. “The last thing my father told me was, ‘On your way up, take me up. On your way down, don’t let me down.’ I take it very seriously.” – Ziggy Marley
399. Should we be more measured and reasonable (cautious) in discussing the lavish love of Christ for sinners and sufferers? Ortlund answers: “Would a father with a suffocating child want his child to draw on the oxygen tank in a measured, reasonable way?”
400. Sending love and thanks across the miles to the best dad ever.
401. A daughter needs a dad to be the standard against which she will judge all men. – Unknown
402. I love my father as the stars — he's a bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart.
403. “I smile because you’re my father. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it." — unknown
404. “It’s not easy being a mum. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” — Betty White
405. I hope you know that it doesn’t matter how old you get; you will always be daddy’s little girl. You can still come to me, and I will love and support you no matter what. Happy birthday, sweetie!
406. “You fathers will understand. You have a little girl. She looks up to you. You’re her oracle. You’re her hero. And then the day comes when she gets her first permanent wave and goes to her first real party, and from that day on, you’re in a constant state of panic.” — Stanley T. Banks
407. “You are the husband every woman wants. You are the father every kid will love. You are the friend no one else can have. You are all that I have. Thank you for everything my love. Have the happiest birthday ever!”
408. It is such a delight to see a small baby call you “DAD”…. From being a loving husband, you have now got promoted to a father and we are so happy to see you make the most impressive dad…. Warm wishes to you on Father’s Day.
409. “When you grew up with an absent father, you grew up dreaming and wanting. But most of all, you grew up way too fast.”
410. You are the king of your family. I want you to know, dad that you’ve done well for yourself. Happy birthday to my king father.
411. “What good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is usually best after all.” – Benjamin Spock
412. “I was mom’s only pet until you showed up in our family as my sister-in-law. Frankly, I get so jealous when mom uses the same pet name for me to address you… But, what can I do? I’ve learned to accept it that way. At least, I’m still dad’s best pet. Best wishes on your birthday.”
413. “The laugh of a daughter is the favorite symphony of a father.”
414. Happy birthday to me. Thank you, mom and dad, for bringing such a wonderful gift in the world and for always showing me the way.
415. “We want you to have a wonderful birthday, mom. So as your gift, we are sending dad away on extended vacation.”
416. “I never had that wicked stepmother or evil stepfather thing at all. I’m very close to both stepparents and I consider them to be my parents, too.” ―Mark Ronson
417. “My father was a blue-collar man, and I’m proud of the work I do. That pride comes from understanding the hard work and dedication required for success.” –Sherrod Brown
418. “When daughters have engaged dads, they benefit from that relationship for a lifetime.” – Kevin Leman
419. “Started dating (date). Got married (date). Became mom and dad (date).”
420. My daddy always said being brave wasn’t not being scared. Being brave was keeping going when you were.
421. I can definitely say the older I've got the better I've become at being a dad and a husband.
422. “Only a brother can love like a father, annoy like a sister, care like a mother & support like a friend.”
423. I’m so glad that today is your day and from the bottom of my heart, I wish you long life, prosperity, good health, and peace of mind. Enjoy your day, dad. I love you.
424. “Dad I miss you. A beautiful memory dearer than gold, of a father whose worth can never be told. There’s a place in my heart no one can fill. I miss you, dad and always will.”
425. “My father used to say that it’s never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, ‘You never know what you can accomplish until you try.’” —Michael Jordan
426. You’ve been the best second dad anyone could ever hope for. Happy birthday.
427. It’s that time of year again when everyone tries to tell themselves that they had the best dad in the world. I really did have the best dad in the world, so they can’t be right.
428. If you’re happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let your dad sleep.
429. I love you, daddy. You are the brightest star in my night sky, a sparkling constellation in my galaxy, and the twinkling star that shows me that he is always out there for me. Thank you so much for being the wonderful man that you are.
430. “Daddy’s in the army, there’s a war in Vietnam / Mama kept us going with her sewing and a prayer / It’s hard to be a family when your daddy’s missing.” – Crowell Church
431. “I have never been a material girl. My father always told me never to love anything that cannot love you back.” – Imelda Marcos
432. Thank you, daddy, for teaching me to not be afraid of failure. Thank you for not helping me when I fell, but teaching me to dust off and rise again and continue moving ahead. You are the best. Love you dad.
433. Death is an occurrence that can’t be avoided, but your passing away remains a shock to us all dad. What happened to all our planned tomorrows and promises? I miss you deeply.
434. “The best fathers have the softest, sweetest hearts. In other words, great dads are real marshmallows.” – Richelle E. Goodrich
435. “I remembered from my boyhood days in Texas a basic rule of firearms safety my father taught me: know your target and what is beyond it.”
436. “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.”–Johann Friedrich Von Schiller
437. “The only thing worse than a deadbeat dad is a woman who supports him.”
438. My dear father! You contributed a lot to my development as a person. Only due to you, I’ve learnt to be a real man, to respect moral values and dignity. I’m really grateful to you for everything. Congratulations on Father’s day!
439. “I descended the steps of this fire escape for a last time and followed, from then on, in my father’s footsteps, attempting to find in motion what was lost in space. . . . I would have stopped, but I was pursued by something. . . . I pass the lighted window of a shop where perfume is sold. The window is filled with pieces of colored glass, tiny transparent bottles in delicate colors, like bits of a shattered rainbow. Then all at once my sister touches my shoulder. I turn around and look into her eyes. Oh, Laura, Laura, I tried to leave you behind me, but I am more faithful than I intended to be!”
440. “I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.” — Alexander the Great
441. “Whether you’re a mother or father, or a husband or a son, or a niece or a nephew or uncle, breast cancer doesn’t discriminate.’ – Stephanie McMahon
442. “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us father and daughter.” — Unknown
443. My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.
444. There is no single day that you stopped being a hero to me. You will always be in my heart. Rest in peace father!
445. Happy birth anniversary, my king father. I wish you all the joy in the world. I hope that every good thing comes to you. May you always have a cheerful heart. I love you, dad.
446. “When I’m at my best, I am my father’s daughter. Happy Father’s Day Dad!”
447. “Mothers show their daughters how to become strong, fathers make them.”― Rafia Shujaat
448. “Death is an occurrence that can’t be avoided, but your passing away remains a big shock to me. My lovely father. I miss you deeply.” —Unknown
449. I’m so glad to be related to you not just by royalty but by blood. Happy birthday to my king father. Many more shall you witness.
450. Daddy, you are like a warrior that has fought my childhood battles. You brought me joy and you mean more than the world itself to me and now that you’re gone, I can’t stop missing you. I Miss you father.
451. There’s this girl who stole my heart, and she calls me dad. Happy birthday!
452. The psychological absence of fathers can be nearly as devastating as physical absence. When fathers are alive but not a predictable presence actively participating in their daughter’s lives the relationship becomes a permanent maybe. – Victoria Secunda
453. “My mom and dad passed away from cancer. Within nine months, I lost both of my folks. Immediately after that, I had a horrible betrayal where my brother, who worked for me, stole a lot of my money. He’s in jail now.”
454. I had no expectations about fatherhood, really, but it's definitely a journey I'm glad to be taking.
455. “You are a blessing in my life! I am very lucky to have you. You are the best husband and the most loving father. I love you so much.”
456. “My dad is awesome. But you know what they say, ‘Like father like daughter.’” — Unknown
457. “Your love can be seen in your actions. You are an amazing husband and dad to our children. Thank you for being in my life and loving me the way you do.”
458. “Wish you were here with me, today on Father’s Day. Of all the gifts in life however great or small. To have you as my dad, was the greatest gift of all.”
459. Happy cake day, King father. You’ve been the best dad ever. I wish you a lifetime of health, wealth, and bliss. I love you forever.
460. “Respect to all mums doing double duty because of men failing to do their part as dads.”
461. I’m so glad to be related to you not just by royalty but by blood. Happy birthday to my king father. Many more shall you witness.
462. “A father’s job is not to teach his daughter how to be a lady. It’s to teach her how a lady should be treated.” – Unknown
463. “I think my mom put it best. She said, ‘Little girls soften their daddy’s hearts.’” – Paul Walker
464. Everyone keeps telling me that I look like my mother. But I want to tell them that as wonderful as my mother is, I want to grow up to be like my father. I want to be like the strong and wonderful person that he is. Thank you for being a wonderful daddy to me, daddy.
465. From father-daughter dances to walking you down the aisle, my time with you has gone by too quickly. You are a truly cherished daughter who will forever remain a little girl in my heart. Happy birthday!
466. “They don't make men like my daddy anymore.” — Loretta Lynn, “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like My Daddy”
467. “A message to my dad in heaven: Dad, I know you are fine.
468. People say that whatever happens, happens for the best. But the painful memories of your death, I’ll never be able to put to rest. I miss you, dad.
469. “If there’s no relationship with a father who’s absent, nobody talks about it.” – Charles B. Rangel
470. “My dad is not here, but he is watching his daughter every day from heaven. I miss him so much that I don’t like to do anything without him.” —Unknown
471. Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.
472. My king is a year older today. Thank you for being my father and living a life of dignity, worthy of emulation. Happy birthday to the king.
473. "It takes one rad mama to be a father too.”- Unknown
474. “A daughter needs her father more than anything else in the world.”
475. This coupon is good for one day of no chores and 100 hugs and kisses to you from mom and dad. Happy birthday to my daughter!
476. Your dad was a kind man and a true gentleman, he always put others before himself. He will undoubtedly be missed.
477. “Blue-collar dads have taught us that there’s nothing more important than family and that nothing beats hard work.” –José Andrés
478. You’re a rock star in my eyes! I hope you get everything you have been wishing for. You deserve it. Happy Birthday, dad!
479. “You can not die of grief, though it feels as if you can. A heart does not actually break, though sometimes your chest aches as if it is breaking. Grief dims with time. It is the way of things. There comes a day when you smile again, and you feel like a traitor. How dare I feel happy. How dare I be glad in a world where my father is no more. And then you cry fresh tears, because you do not miss him as much as you once did, and giving up your grief is another kind of death.” ― Laurell K. Hamilton
480. “The credit of my good upbringing goes to my mother, who’s not only been a single parent to my brother and I, but she’s also been our manager for the longest time. Our father, on the other hand, remained elusive and away from the family for most part of our lives, which left a certain void but also made us creative and reflective.” – Kubra Sait
481. “First, my father was a core part of my existence. He was my solid rock. He taught me amazing life principles that formed the foundation of my existence today.” ― Nicoline Ambe
482. You are a great example of why old is gold. I respect and admire you a lot. Wishing happy 80th birthday to my cut grandfather!
483. “To her the name of father was another name for love.” – Fanny Fern
484. “You are such a perfect daughter; I try to be a better dad each and every day. Happy birthday miss perfect.”
485. My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad. Missing you always, Happy Father’s Day.
486. “A blue-collar dad has the strength to give the world to his children, even if he doesn’t have the resources.” – Unknown
487. ‘If dad is the cake, you are the icing on top! Thanks for making every day that little bit sweeter. Happy Birthday, Mom! Love from your child.’
488. “When a father, absent during the day, returns home at six, his children receive only his temperament, not his teaching.” – Robert Bly
489. Sending love and gratitude across miles to the best dad in the world. Happy Father’s Day.
490. Dear dad, you’re the person I admired all my life! I’m really grateful to you for being so strong and understanding. Every time I faced challenges on my way you were the one who supported and cheered me up. Thank you and a happy holiday!
491. “To please God… to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness… to be loved by God, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son- it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory which our thoughts can hardly sustain. But so it is.”
492. A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely.”
493. I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. Alexander The Great
494. “Sending lots of love to the dad who did his best to keep me out of trouble…from the daughter who sure did have a knack for finding it!”
495. “Fundy is in desperate need of a father figure. Certainly. And I owe it to myself to make up for what I did. I need to make up for what I did. ” – Wilbur Soot
496. I can’t imagine having another dad. You are the best father in the whole world, and I hope that someday I will be as kind and understanding as you are. Don’t you ever forget that I love you beyond words.
497. Dad, that’s the thing about you. You taught me so much without saying a word. I want to be like you. Love you, dad. Happy father’s day!
498. 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
499. “ Before any man had had the chance to break my heart, my father did ” – Unknown
500. “I didn’t want to end up like my dad, living in the same house, in the same small town I’d grown up in, with the same people who had never dreamed their way out of here.”
501. You’re not only a real father. For me, you’re also a real friend, who knows and keeps all my secrets. You’re a real teacher, who shows me what’s right and what’s wrong. You’re a real man who stays faithful to own principles. Thank you for being a role model for me.
502. It’s not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” – Betty White
503. I was never good at anything at all And then dad took me jet skiing.
504. “A blue collar dad is proud to be a role model for his children and is committed to helping them reach their goals.” – Unknown
505. Everyone needs a father. A small baby needs strong father’s arms to hold it tight. A girl needs a father to feel like a beautiful princess. A boy needs a father to learn how to be a real knight. A mother needs a father to raise their kids in happiness and harmony. Happy Father’s day!
506. “My parents were divorced and I didn’t grow up with my father, but I spent a lot of time around him, and his influence on me has been profound.” – Laura Linney
507. Your dad and I are so proud of the man you have become. We love you with all our hearts! Happy Birthday!
508. “My mother groaned, my father wept, into the dangerous world I leapt.”
509. There are so many things I want to thank you for. Thank you for an incredible atmosphere of love and care that you gave me all my life. Thank you for being so patient, though I know I made you worried for many times. Thank you indeed, dear dad. I love you.
510. “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.”—Billy GrahamRD.COM
511. “A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely.” – Emile Gaboriau
512. “I think a dad has to make his daughter feel that he’s genuinely interested in what she’s going through.” – Harry Connick, Jr.
513. I still can’t believe that I will never see you; I will never receive your warm hugs. Thank you for being the best dad in the world. RIP Dad!
514. The laugh of a daughter is the favorite symphony of a father.
515. Happy father’s day, daddy! Thank you for being there every day with just the love and guidance I've needed.
516. “Mom pointed her chopsticks at me. ‘You see?’ she said. ‘Right there. That’s exactly what I’m saying. You’re way too easily embarrassed. Your father and I are who we are. Accept it.’
517. You are my very first love, dear dad. You have been the shining light of my life and the wonderful caring person who has been there for me. I would want my son to grow up to be just like you. Happy father’s day!
518. Happy Father’s Day to the most loving, kind and protective dad in the whole world! I love you to the moon and back and even more. Having you as my father has made me a better person for sure. Thank you for everything.
519. “Victory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.” –John F. Kennedy
520. “[My father] has always provided me a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch.”— Chelsea Clinton
521. I will do anything to give you the life you deserve, my boy. Happy 14th birthday. Thank you for always making me a proud father.
522. You’re a natural at this ‘daddy’ thing. I am lucky to have you as my father. Happy father’s day!
523. Happy birthday to the little girl who let me be her stepfather and loved me for who I am! Have the best day ever!
524. “I may have taught you to become a good student, good citizen, good sportsperson and a good mate. But you my son, have taught me the most important thing of all – how to become an amazing father. Happy birthday.”
525. “You have to raise your kids, then you can be a real father.” – Anonymous
526. Every time i am happy, the first person i think of is you because you’ve made me happy. And every time I am sad, the first person I think of is you again. Because you can always make me happy. Love you dada.
527. “It hurts to think that you are not here anymore. Although I can’t help but smile with tears in my eyes to think of how we cherished every moment of our lives together when you were alive. I miss you, dad.” —Unknown
528. “ Before it’s too late, an absent father should realize the needs of his child” – Unknown
529. "The father is always a Republican toward his son, and his mother’s always a Democrat.”
530. My dad has a suit just like that.
531. Dad, I’m so glad that you excel at your duty as a father and king. Happy birthday to you for doing an amazing job in our lives and the people’s lives.
532. Happy Father’s Day to the world’s greatest farter… I mean father!
533. “24 years old! That’s when your decisions won’t give me any sleepless nights because you are finally a grown-up. Congrats, son, on turning 24. Your [dad/mom] is always proud of you.”
534. Happy birthday, dear king father. I wish more than anything that you live long in good health, gratitude, and wholeness. Have a lovely and unforgettable celebration.
535. I am proud to be your son. Knowing that your blood flows through my veins gives me the courage to face life bravely not just like the son of a king but of a warrior. Happy birthday, dad.
536. “Death took away not just my dad, but also someone who was my unsung hero. I miss you.” —Unknown
537. “My mom and dad always tried to make Christmas special for us. We were poor, but it’s funny because we had no idea.” – Johnny Mathis
538. I don’t wish to be a star that shines bright at night. I wish to be like my dad who is a candle that makes everything light up at home. Happy father’s day!
539. It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” — Anne Sexton
540. One day you will actually become a father and I am sure you will make the best dad because the way you treat me and take care of me, you will make the most amazing father ever….. Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day.
541. My dad was my best friend and greatest role model. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband, and friend.
542. The older I get the more I realize how important it is to have a dad like you. You have provided stability in my life and the love and acceptance I needed. God gave me such a gift when he gave me you for a father.
543. The greatest thing a father can do for his daughter is to love her mother. – Elaine S. Dalton
544. “My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.” —Max Lucado
545. “For if I am Bilgewater the Hideous, quaint and barmy, my father is certainly William the Silent.”
546. “Dear dad, as a child, I had a million ways to annoy you. As a teenager, I had a million reasons to defy you. As an adult, I had a million opportunities to make you proud. I did all that, but I missed out on the most important – a million chances to say I love you while you were alive. I miss you.” —Unknown
547. “I thought about it, looking at the pictures and then at my grandfather, his face so earnest and open. What reason would he have to lie?”
548. “We want you to have a wonderful birthday, mom. So as your gift, we are sending dad away on extended vacation.”
549. Hey, stepdad! My life has improved so much since you came into it. Thank you for being a great role model for me and inspiring me to live my life better.
550. “Big bro, hope you have an extraordinary father’s day. Best wishes!”
551. 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. You taught me the game and you taught me how to play it right.
552. “It is much easier to become a father than to be one.”- Kent Nerburn
553. “Some people don’t believe in heroes but they haven’t met my dad.” — Unknown
554. “Mary and Joseph were just as familiar with the facts of life as we are. But they also realised something was happening that had never happened before: God alone would be the child’s father. In other words, this child would be absolutely unique — not only because He would be born of a virgin, but because He would be both fully man and fully God. God was coming to live among us!”
555. “The main reason why a daughter needs a dad is to show her that not all boys are like the ones who hurt her.” — Unknown
556. No matter how old we are, we still need our dads, and wonder how we’ll get by without them.” – Jennifer Williamson
557. I am glad to be your dad and be a part of your life. Happy birthday, boy! You are such a great achiever at 14.
558. Want to wish all of the fathers out there a happy Father’s Day? Then check out these messages:
559. You may be 2 but you are already making mom and dad late for work.
560. I was never good at anything at all And then dad took me jet skiing.
561. If you want to make your dad laugh this Father’s Day, check out these funny messages:
562. “My grandfather was the first to teach me not to be loyal to a political figure. “To agree is fine. To disagree is fine. To blindly follow, you will become like a sheep destined for the slaughterhouse,“ he would tell me.”
563. My father may not be the sun or the moon that can illuminate the entire sky. He is a fireplace who can keep me warm even in the coldest of the nights.
564. 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. You taught me the game and you taught me how to play it right.
565. “When a father, absent during the day, returns home at six, his children receive only his temperament, not his teaching.”- Robert Bly
566. I love being with you and cherish your spending time with our children. Wishing happy Father’s Day to a caring husband and dad!
567. “My father always lets me laugh happily by myself, but never lets me cry alone.” — unknown
568. Being a father means having lots of responsibilities to shoulder but you have been doing so wonderfully well…. We are not surprised to see you make a great dad because you are a great soul…. A Happy Father’s Day to you my BIL.
569. “Thank you, Dad, for all the wonderful things you’ve done for me throughout my life and all the sacrifices you made. You’re my hero and a wonderful father. I love you!”
570. Dear dad, I have never had to look for inspirational people in world leaders or mythical heroes. You have been my inspiration all along. Happy father’s day.
571. So that means you are almost old enough to be my grandfather. Raj laughed, Your great, great, grandfather, more likely, but whose counting? - Author: D. B. Reynolds
572. “A child will always want his or her father to be around.” – Anonymous
573. Happy birthday, dad. I wish you favourable experiences as a king. May you not grow weak and may you find reasons to be full of gratitude always. Enjoy your day.
574. “When I got sober and was able to become a father and have a family, that was when some of the greatest lessons came.”
575. “The reason I am bad at cooking is my father always appreciated the dish I prepared, and I believed him.” – Alia Bhat
576. “The laugh of a daughter is a favorite symphony of a father.” — Unknown
577. Some people don't believe in heroes, but they haven't met my dad.—UnknownRD.COM
578. For every dream that has taken flight, there’s a father who believed. — Jennifer Fujita
579. There should be a children’s song: ‘If you’re happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let your dad sleep.
580. From father-daughter dances to walking you down the aisle, my time with you has gone by too quickly. You are a truly cherished daughter who will forever remain a little girl in my heart. Happy birthday!
581. “A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely.” — Emile Gaboriau
582. From father-daughter dances to walking you down the aisle, my time with you has gone by too quickly. You are a truly cherished daughter who will forever remain a little girl in my heart.