He’s more than just a father—he’s worth celebrating year-round!
This year, Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 19, and it’s the perfect time to pay tribute to the incredible men who raised us. While the relationships people have with their fathers are beautiful across the board, the bond between fathers and sons is its own special pairing unlike any other, and these father-son quotes prove it.
Regardless of when Father’s Day falls, there is certainly no shortage of Father’s Day quotes about the special day, like Father’s Day quotes for your husband to express love to your main man—or even funny Father’s Day quotes to give dad a chuckle. From proverbs to reflections by celebrities, poets, and world leaders on how their fathers influenced their lives, these words will make you want to give dad a hug.
So schedule your favorite Father’s Day activities, pick out some carefully curated Father’s Day gifts, print one of these free Father’s Day cards, and share these special quotes with the man himself. Once you’ve gotten through these heartwarming father-son quotes, check out these sweet father-daughter quotes.
“Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.” —Frank Pittman
Don’t forget about your own dad this year! Here are the best Father’s Day gifts for Grandpa.
“My father raised us to step toward trouble rather than to step away from it.” —Justin Trudeau
Running behind on gift-shopping this year? Don’t worry, just check out these awesome last-minute Father’s Day gifts.
“Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” —Ken Norton
Dads really are the best, aren’t they? Humor included. Check out these dad jokes that are actually hilarious.
“My father taught me a good lesson: Don’t get too low when things go wrong. And don’t get too high when things are good.” —Robert Parish
Check out these heartwarming stories of dads going above and beyond for their kids.
“Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.” —Barack Obama
“Becoming a dad is one thing—being a dad is many things.” —Steve Chapman
Get creative this year and gift him a Father’s Day gift basket.
“My dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn’t teach me everything he knows.” —Al Unser
In need of a laugh? You need to see these hilarious Father’s Day memes.
“Life doesn’t come with an instruction book—that’s why we have fathers.” —H. Jackson Browne
Loving these father-son quotes so far? Check out these heartwarming mother-son quotes next.
“The fact that my relationship with my son is so good makes me forgiving of my father and also appreciative.” —Anthony Kiedis
Want your kids to get involved in the festivities? Try out these Father’s Day crafts.
“I am a family man, and my most important role is a father to my son.” —Ed Skrein
If he’s a new dad, check out these best first Father’s Day gift ideas for an extra sweet celebration.
“It’s not flesh and blood but the heart that makes us father and son.” —Friedrich Schiller
Stepdads deserve celebration too—these are the best stepdad Father’s Day gifts.
“By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” —Charles Wadsworth
Celebrate the father of your children every day of the year with these amazing dad quotes.
“Every dad, if he takes time out of his busy life to reflect upon his fatherhood, can learn ways to become an even better dad.” —Jack Baker
In case your daughter needs help picking out a present, here are great Father’s Day gifts from daughters he’ll love.
“A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.” —Frank A. Clark
Get the family together this year and watch one of these movies to watch on Father’s Day that’ll tug at this heartstrings.
“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
“My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” —Clarence B. Kelland
Get crafty this year with these homemade Father’s Day gifts.
“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
“My father believed in toughness, honesty, politeness, and being on time. All very important lessons.” —Roger Moore
Make this year extra special with these loving Father’s Day gifts for your husband.
“Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice.” —Charles F. Kettering
“My dad is my best friend, my father, and my boss. When I do something that is exciting and he likes it, it feels three times as good, as you can imagine.” —David Lauren
“My father was my teacher. But most importantly, he was a great dad.” —Beau Bridges
If you’re not sure where to start, check out these sweet, funny messages to write in your Father’s Day card this year.
“Every son’s first superhero is his father.” —Tiger Shroff
Want to get him something extra special this year? Here are the best personalized Father’s Day gifts.
“With sons and fathers, there’s an inexplicable connection and imprint that your father leaves on you.” —Brad Pitt
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.” —Jim Valvano
Not sure what to get him this year? Here are funny Father’s Day gifts you can get delivered.
“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
“You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they’ll turn out to be heroes, even if it’s just in your own eyes.” —Walter M. Schirra, Sr.
Want to be the instant favorite in the family? You’re going to need one of these special Father’s Day gifts for father-in-laws.
“When a father gives to his son, both laugh. When a son gives to his father, both cry.” —William Shakespeare
“No matter how tall a son grows, he will always look up to his dad.” —Unknown
Father-son quotes don’t get much sweeter than that. Next, take a look at these family quotes and brother quotes.