Holidays & Entertaining Father's Day Father's Day Cards 20 Sweet Father's Day Quotes to Write in Your Dad's Card Find the ideal sentiment for a card on dad’s big day with one of these inspirational or funny quotes that perfectly capture the father figures in our lives. By Emily VanSchmus Emily VanSchmus Instagram Emily VanSchmus is the assistant digital home editor at Better Homes & Gardens, where she covers home decor, entertaining ideas, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on November 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email A homemade Father's Day card with a sweet saying is a special way to tell Dad how much you appreciate him. But, if coming up with just the right words isn't your strong suit, find a Father's Day quote that expresses how you feel on our list of twenty meaningful sayings. We've rounded up the best quotes for all kinds of dads that will make the perfect addition to your card. We have thoughtful Father's Day quotes from daughters and sons, plus some funny Father's Day quotes that will be sure to get him to laugh. Choose from our favorite quotes and sayings for Father's Day, then add them to your card or homemade Father's Day coupon book. Inspirational Father's Day Quotes 01 of 20 Setting an Example "He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." — Clarence Budington Kelland, American writer 02 of 20 Special Dads "Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." — Anne Geddes, Photographer 03 of 20 The Greatest Gift "My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person. He believed in me." — Jim Valvano, American athlete 04 of 20 A Dad's Greatness "It's only when you grow up, and step back from him, or leave him for your own career and your own home—it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it." — Margaret Truman, Singer, actress, and journalist 22 Homemade Gifts for Dad That Make Father's Day All About Him Thoughtful Father's Day Wishes 05 of 20 Someone to Look Up To "Dad, you're someone to look up to no matter how tall I've grown." — Author Unknown 06 of 20 Positive Influence "I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life." — Sidney Poitier, Actor 07 of 20 Another Name for Love "To her the name of 'father' was another name for 'love.'" — Fanny Fern, American novelist 08 of 20 Call Dad "If at first you don't succeed, call dad." — Author Unknown 09 of 20 Life Lessons "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 little scraps of wisdom." — Umberto Eco, Italian philosopher 10 of 20 A Father's Smile "A father's smile has been known to light up a child's entire day." — Susan Gale, Author 27 Father's Day Gifts Kids Can Make at Home Funny Father's Day Quotes 11 of 20 The Older I Get "The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get." — Tim Russert, American journalist 12 of 20 Maybe Dad Was Right "By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong." — Charles Wadsworth, Classical pianist 13 of 20 A Wallet Full of Photos "A father carries pictures where his money used to be." — Author Unknown 14 of 20 Dad Fashion "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, Actor and comedian 15 of 20 Raising Boys "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 Killebrew, American baseball player 16 of 20 Lessons from Dad "Dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn't teach me everything he knows." — Al Unser, Automobile racer 11 Father's Day Fun Activities That'll Make His Day Special Father's Day Quotes from Daughters 17 of 20 Dads and Daughters "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, Writer 18 of 20 My Father Gave Me My Dreams "My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future." — Liza Minnelli, Actress 19 of 20 A Father's Love "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, American actress 20 of 20 Couldn't Do It Without Dad "Without my dad, I wouldn't be here." — Maria Sharapova, Professional tennis player Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit