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25 Father’s Day Quotes to Make Dad Feel the Love

They say that any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.

A father sits with his three children as they read a Hooray Heroes personalised book. the best Father's Day gift.

To anyone with a Dad who goes the extra mile, we know it can be hard to put our affection down on paper. Particularly on Father’s Day. Now, there are lots of meaningful quotes to complete your Father’s Day card or personalised book with (amazing Father’s Day gift, btw!). So, basically, to make life easier, we’ve collected some of our favourites to get you started!


Keep It Short and Sweet

Sometimes the very best approach with dads is to keep whatever you want to express to the point – they might not be able to read more than a few lines though the tears, after all! If you need a way to do that, you might want to check out some of these adorable personalised Father’s Day cards!

  • “A girl’s first true love is her father.” —Marisol Santiago
  • “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown
  • “No one in this world can love a girl more than her father.” —Michael Ratnadeepak
  • “When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.” —Linda Poindexter
  • “Confident women are raised by loving dads.” – Nitya Prakash
  • “A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” – Susan Gale
  • “Every son quotes his father, in words and in deeds.” —Terri Guillemets
  • “The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.” —Tim Russert

Keep It Heart-Warming

If your dad is the soft, gooey type, a hear-warming quote might be what you need to really make him feel the love. Should you be looking to strike right at dad’s heart, including your quote as a dedication to a personalised book could be your ticket to tear-ville!

  • “A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” —Dimitri the Stoneheart
  • “She did not stand alone, but what stood behind her, the most potent moral force in her life, was the love of her father.” —Harper Lee
  • “A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely. In the hour of need, when all else fails, we remember him upon whose knees we sat when children, and who soothed our sorrows; and even though he may be unable to assist us, his mere presence serves to comfort and strengthen us.” —Émile Gaboriau
  • “By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” —Charles Wadworth
  • [Fatherhood is] the greatest thing that could ever happen. You can’t explain it until it happens; it’s like telling somebody what water feels like before they’ve ever swam in it.” —Michael Bublé
  • “The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They’re not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion — to care about people and about your children.” – Denzel Washington
  • “If there is any immortality to be had among us human beings, it is certainly only in the love that we leave behind. Fathers like mine don’t ever die.” – Leo Buscaglia
  • “Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song.” – Pam Brown


Keep It Funny

Does the dad in your life love a bad pun? You know, the cornier the better? Well, we know the type, so we’ve collected some of our favourite hilarious quotes just for them! Sweeten the deal by including your favourite in one of our fun family books or hilariously spicy book for new dads!

  • “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” —Steve Martin
  • “No man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.” —Hedy Lamarr
  • “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
  • “Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.” —Reed Markham
  • “When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” —Dave Attell
  • “Four-year-old: Tell me a scary story! Me: One time little people popped out of your mom, and they never stopped asking questions. Four-year-old: Why?” —James Breakwell
  • “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant, I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” —Mark Twain.
  • “Raising kids may be a thankless job with ridiculous hours, but at least the pay sucks.” —Jim Gaffigan
  • “On our 6 a.m. walk, my daughter asked where the moon goes each morning. I let her know it’s in heaven visiting Daddy’s freedom.” —Ryan Reynolds

Freebies for Dad

Now you have the words, but you need something to complete your amazing Father’s Day gift? Check out our freebies like our free pun-tastic Father’s Day cards, Father of the Year Plaque, or custom mobile wallpaper for Dad and child!


Looking for Quotes for a Different Occasion?

No worries, We’ve got you! Click on the links to find amazing quotes for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Grandparents and Christmas!
All the best from Hooray Heroes!