Most of the time we failed to gather the amount of love and sacrifices that our fathers make, but at least we can remember them, how special they are, and how proud we are of them on this special day. To show what’s in our hearts, we’ve gathered 60 Heartfelt Father’s Day Quotes to share with your father.
Let’s read and share with your father.
Timeless Words About Dads
“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” — Unknown
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song.” — Pam Brown
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me.” — Jim Valvano
“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” — Antoine François Prévost
“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” — Anne Geddes
“It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.” — Friedrich Schiller
“A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” — Dimitri the Stoneheart
“To her, the name of father was another name for love.” — Fanny Fern
“Dads are like chocolate chip cookies. They may have chips or be nutty, but they are sweet and make the world better.” — Hillary Lytle
“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.” — Unknown
Funny Father’s Day Quotes for the Dad Who Loves to Laugh
“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” — Bill Cosby
“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” — Steve Martin
“Dads are like boomerangs. I hope.” — Unknown
“Being a dad isn’t just about eating a huge bag of gummy bears as your wife gives birth. It means being comfortable with the word ‘hero.’” — Ryan Reynolds
“My dad used to say, ‘Always fight fire with fire.’ Which is probably why he got thrown out of the fire department.” — Anonymous
“You can tell what was the best year of your father’s life because they seem to freeze that clothing style and ride it out.” — Jerry Seinfeld
“I smile because you’re my dad. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.” — Unknown
“Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love, and the first person to fall asleep on the couch during movies.” — Unknown
“Having children is like living in a frat house—nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up.” — Ray Romano
“Dads: The only people who buy 20-year-old tools and still call them ‘new.’” — @DadLifeTweets
Sweet Father’s Day Quotes from Kids (or Kids at Heart)
“No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—father.” — Lydia Maria Child
“Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met my dad.” — Unknown
“Dad: a daughter’s first love and a son’s first hero.” — Unknown
“I am a princess not because I have a prince, but because my father is a king.” — Unknown
“Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.” — Erika Cosby
“To the world, you are a dad. To our family, you are the world.” — Unknown
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” — Billy Graham
“Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing dad.” — Unknown
“There is no place higher than on daddy’s shoulders.” — Unknown
“When I’m at my best, I’m my father’s daughter.” — Unknown
Inspirational Father’s Day Quotes to Celebrate the Everyday Hero
“The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.” — Justin Ricklefs
“Dads don’t just love their children every now and then, it’s a love without end.” — George Strait
“Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.” — Frank Pittman
“A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” — Susan Gale
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” — Unknown
“A great dad makes memories, goes on adventures, always puts his family first, and makes sacrifices.” — Unknown
“Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes.” — Unknown
“A father is someone you can look up to no matter how tall you grow.” — Unknown
“When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.” — William Shakespeare
“The best fathers are not perfect. They are present.” — Unknown
Short and Snappy Father’s Day Quotes for Captions
“Dad: Thanks for killing all the spiders.” — Unknown
“Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a dad.” — Unknown
“You’re the man, the myth, the bad joke legend.” — Unknown
“First hero. Forever friend.” — Unknown
“You’re my favorite human wallet.” — Unknown
“Thanks for not letting me screw up completely.” — Unknown
“You taught me how to ride a bike and drive a car. Mostly by yelling.” — Unknown
“I got my sense of humor from you. Sorry.” — Unknown
“Dad fuel: coffee, corny jokes, and unconditional love.” — Unknown
“Still waiting for your toolbox to become mine.” — Unknown
Emotional Father’s Day Quotes That Might Make You Cry
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.” — Unknown
“The loss of a father is like the sky falling down.” — Unknown
“My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” — Clarence B. Kelland
“Everything I do in life, I do to make my father proud.” — Unknown
“He didn’t tell me how to live—he lived, and let me watch him do it.” — Clarence Budington Kelland
“The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” — Dan Pearce
“Dads leave footprints on our hearts forever.” — Unknown
“Some people have to wait a lifetime to meet their hero. I was raised by mine.” — Unknown
“Although our lives’ journeys have bid us to be apart, I am with you, you are with me, always in our hearts.” — Carolyn Ferreira
“My dad may be gone, but his love is with me always.” — Unknown
Final Thoughts: Celebrate Dad, Your Way
Whether your dad is a silent type, a funny guy, or a strong, I hope this collection of 60 Heartfelt Father’s Day Quotes helps you say “thank you” in a way that feels like you. Share your favorite in a cart, post on social media, or pin on your board for Father’s Day on Pinterest.
