Mrs. John B. Dodd originated Father’s Day. She wanted to honor her widowed father after hearing a sermon about honoring one’s parents. Father’s Day was declared an official holiday by Richard Nixon in 1966. The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 15, 1909 and has been since.
Many things have been said abut fathers long before Father’s Day existed. Father’s Day quotes are one way to express your sentiments about your father. I put together a list of ten inspirational Father’s Day quotes. These Father’s Day quotes can be used as part of a greeting card or gift tag. You can also use them on the back of a photo or in a scrapbook. The following Father’s Day quotes will make the day special along with the gift you give him.
“It is a wise father that knows his own child.” – William Shakespeare
The famous playwright couldn’t have put it better. So many children grow up without a father these days.
A good father knows everything about their children.
“A father is a banker provided by nature.” – French Proverb
Here is one of the Father’s Day quotes that would make Dad smile. Fathers are considered the primary bread winners of the family. Children naturally ask their father for financial assistance before anyone else.
“My father taught me to work. He didn’t teach me to love it.” -Abraham Lincoln
Wise parents teach their children the value of hard work. Work is needed for survival but you don’t have to enjoy it. No one ever said work is likeable.
“For rarely are sons similar to their fathers; most are worse; and a few are better than their fathers.” – Homer
Boys are often compared to their fathers. Everyone develops a different personality from their parents. No two fathers and sons are alike.
“Becoming a father is easy enough but being one can be very rough.” – Wilhelm Busch
Anyone can become a parent. However, it takes more than biology to be one.
The father is always Republican toward his son and his mother always a Democrat.” – Robert Frost
Fathers tend to be more diplomatic and business- like with their sons. He speaks in a softer tone and uses a careful choice of words with his wife.
“If a son is uneducated, his dad is to blame.” – Chinese Proverb
Fathers are responsible for the nurturing and education of their children. If the son is uneducated, it reflects on the father.
“Honor thy father and thy mother.” – Matthew 19:19
The Bible is a great source for Father’s Day quotes. The meaning is very clear. Respect your parents. What could be more simple?
Small boy’s definition of Father’s Day: It’s just like Mother’s Day only you don’t spend so much.” – Unknown
This is a bit humorous but true. Sometimes, children spend a little more on Mom than Dad buying her fragrances, candy, jewelry ,and flowers. After all, a man wouldn’t want flowers or frilly stuff.
