When you think of your dad or any father-figure in your life, words like protector, supporter, influencer, and encourager may come to mind. Father’s Day is an excellent time to express to your dad just how much his protection and guidance have meant in your life.
Here are some Father’s Day quotes to help you tell the man in your life just what it means to call him your dad.
“The greatest gift I ever received come from God, I call him Dad!” – Anonymous
This amazing quote gets to the heart of it. Only God’s hands could create such a loving man whose combination of authority and gentleness truly make him a treasured gift. If you are having trouble expressing yourself, this Father’s Day quote would be perfect on a card.
“A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman, he turns her back again.” – Enid Bagnold
To know the true meaning of this lovely quote, all a girl has to do is watch her dad on any important day of her life, be it graduation, prom, or wedding. You can’t miss the tenderness in your dad’s eyes that speaks volumes of his pride yet also of his difficulty letting go.
“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” – Bill Cosby
From the lips of the famous, comedic father himself, Bill Cosby surely knows what it is like to receive yet the endless string of ties, the smelly colognes, and the golf shirts. And yet dads all over the world continue to smile because they know it was given with love. This Father’s Day send dad this quote and skip the soap-on-a-rope.
“My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence B. Kelland
Dads probably know better than anyone that we learn by example. So what better way to teach your children then by doing, not telling.
“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.” – Unknown
Whoever coined this quote couldn’t have said it any better. True love is appreciating your dad for who he is and what he has done, not what he can give you. Send this Father’s Day quote to your dad as a testament to how much you love and appreciate him.
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano
As a child, when a parent is disappointed in you, it hurts your heart. Knowing that your dad believes in you and supports you in all you do, is truly great, and will have you reaching for new heights. This Father’s Day quote may say it better than any gift you could give your dad this year.
“Dad, you’re someone to look up to no matter how tall I’ve grown.” – Author Unknown
This author called it right. Even though you may someday look down upon your dad because you have surpassed him in physical height, your dad will always be a man to look up because of his morals, his teachings, and his guidance. No matter your age, wouldn’t it be fun to cut out a photo of yourself and one of your dad, glue them to the front of a card, and inside put this Father’s Day quote?
“Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.” – Author Unknown
Although you may fight it and at times not agree with it, ultimately your dad and all of his words of wisdom will be with you forever. If you choose to listen, that’s another story.
I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” – Sigmund Freud
Dad is synonymous with protector; this you learn early in life. Think about it – whose legs did you hide behind when grandmom tried to pinch your cheeks? The great thing is that dad is not only there for protection as a child, but all through your life.
“When I was a kid, I used to imagine animals running under my bed. I told my dad, and he solved the problem quickly. He cut the legs off the bed.” – Lou Brock
Dads are definitely good for taking matters into their own hands. Mom will provide the soothing words, while dad will simply go to the root of the problem and swiftly take care of it. This is why children look up to their dads.
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