Dad Quotes

“Watch your children grow, and they will teach you what you’ve taught them.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, Leadership by Example: Be a role model who inspires greatness in others

“All my failures as a human being I blame on my father. Life is about accepting responsibility, and it’s time my father started being held accountable for my deficiencies.”
― Jarod Kintz, The Lewis and Clark of The Ozarks

“But you know foundations shouldn't have to be the answer. The real problems are tax laws, anti-labor policies, and the slow expansion of the welfare state," Chip said. Everyone turned and looked at him as though the dog had begun speaking Dutch.”
― Jenny Jackson, Pineapple Street

“Dad?' 'Yeah?' 'Could you tell me a story?' 'Sure.' 'A good one.' 'As opposed to all the boring ones I tell.' 'Right.' I tucked my body incredibly close into his, so my nose pushed into his armpit. 'And you won't interrupt me?' 'I'll try not to.' 'Because it makes it hard to tell a story.' 'And it's annoying.' 'And it's annoying.'

The moment before he started was my favorite moment.”
― Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

“When you were a little girl, if your father was also your mother, you’re probably a superwoman...”
― Nanette L. Avery

“depressed like you ruined everything God had planned for you? This is not the end!
Just like the artists who spent consistent time with their creations in order for them to become masterpieces, we get this opportunity with God. He is eager to continue molding, shaping, and creating us to become the masterpieces he had in mind from the beginning. Even though he is eager, we must decide to meet with him to let him do his work. Spending consistent time with the Lord is the way to let him continue his work with us.”
― Steven Kolberg, Reviving Fatherhood: Guiding Every Dad from First Steps to Lasting Legacy

“At times, a mother thinks about the food for the kids for a day or two; a father, for family, for life.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Slate

“Being strong or pretending to be, even when he is not, for the family looks up to him, is a father all about.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, Slate

“My dad is a modern-day vizier. Machiavelli reincarnated. He will say what needs to be said to support his point.”
― Soroosh Shahrivar, Tajrish

“She had been longing for her father’s touch as far as she could remember. With all of his flaws, with all of his shortcomings, she still loved and admired her father.”
― Soroosh Shahrivar, Tajrish

“And if you have curiousity, you have everything: 1. It's nearly impossible for you to be bored. 2. You'll be a lifelong learner. 3. You'll probably be a traveler. 4. You'll definitely be an empathetic person, because you'll want to learn people's stories and what makes them tick.”
― Jen Malone, The Arrival of Someday

“I notice a tall older fellow in a brawl with two younger, burly men. I think of helping him, but he seems to be holding his own just fine.”
― Elizabeth Helen, Woven by Gold

“Isn't it interesting how parents indelibly influence their children simply by being themselves? Like a soul tattoo, the mark a mom or dad leaves on their sons and daughters goes beneath the skin, yet is visible to all.”
― Jeff Kinley

“Jedes Kind sollte einen Teddybären haben. Du bist zwar zu alt dafür, und selbst als wir uns kennengelernt haben, warst du auch schon zu alt, aber...ein Vater muss seiner Tochter einen Teddy schenken, deshalb lieber spät als nie.”
― Jessica Park, 180 Seconds

“I will be there with Dad soon. So don't think you can get away. There is an animal in me. Don't force me to let it out.”
― Avijeet Das

“When we arrived, we found that the family had draped black linen across the front door. A sign was hung over the ribbon with this announcement scribbled in child’s handwriting: “Dad died. Come on in if you want to see him.”
― Caleb Wilde, Confessions of a Funeral Director: How the Business of Death Saved My Life

“Did you know that your mother is mad?”
“My father does that to her.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal

“Even the best dads in the world could be embarrassing at times...”
― Chloe Taylor, Knot Too Shabby!

“...You've got a wonderful daughter, Mr. Webber," she told Zoey's.
"I know," he said, smiling.”
― Chloe Taylor, Knot Too Shabby!

“To the dads who think they’re the funniest person in the room—and sometimes, they actually are! Whether you're telling those classic dad jokes, giving life advice that sounds suspiciously like a punchline, or fixing things in ways only you understand, you bring humor to every situation. Today’s your day to kick back, relax, and maybe even laugh at your own jokes. You’re the kings of comedy in our hearts. Enjoy your day, you hilarious legends!”
― Life is Positive

“Because my mom didn’t cook much, my little sister and I ate at McDonald’s so often we thought Grimmis was our dad.”
― GLEN NESBITT, SUS: Short Unpredictable Stories

“The truth is my dad was always singing […]”
― Isabel Banta, Honey

“One of the memories that cannot be erased from my memory is that my brothers and I went at night with my father to see the corn crop... It was dark, the weather was cold, and the atmosphere was frightening, but the warmth of the family prevailed throughout the scene. Dad, I miss you, you were my greatest friend in life”
― Sami abouzid

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― Saffron

“When Dad spoke, he said everything only once, and then quite clearly, which is the only way I have known him. 'Those who talk the most, usually have the least to say,' he said when I complained about the long silences he was leaving on my tapes.”
― Alexandra Fuller, Leaving Before the Rains Come

“We as humans are blessed by God, knowing what his will for us is. It gives us a sense of purpose to get out of bed every day. In all we do, and especially in fatherhood, we are to pursue a pure life with God, choosing joy in the midst of every circumstance while always expressing gratitude to God. This clarity of direction for life is given to us from our Father, and we must pass it down to our children.”
― Steven Kolberg, Reviving Fatherhood: Guiding Every Dad from First Steps to Lasting Legacy

“This is the love of the perfect Father. Patiently and with kindness, he draws near. When he is with us, there is no jealousy, and he is not boasting of his greatness. He carries himself with honor, and we can sense his humility. Keeping a calm composure through all we do, he does not demand his way of us. Much more, he does not keep score of what we have done against him. Burdened by injustice, he presses hard for the truth and rejoices greatly for it! Most importantly, our heavenly Father never ever gives up on us, no matter the cost to him. His hope for us is unmatched; he knows us; he created us in our mothers’ wombs in the secret place (Psalm 139). Even to the point of enduring the cross, in every circumstance, his choice to love us cannot be stopped. Relentlessly pursuing our souls, God embodies grace fueled by love. Love is the power to unleash grace!”
― Steven Kolberg, Reviving Fatherhood: Guiding Every Dad from First Steps to Lasting Legacy

“It is with this that I present to you the template of fatherhood, God himself, a perfect Good Shepherd. It’s a high bar, I know, but we must not let that scare us from looking to him as our example to follow.”
― Steven Kolberg, Reviving Fatherhood: Guiding Every Dad from First Steps to Lasting Legacy

“Feeling depressed like you ruined everything God had planned for you? This is not the end! Just like the artists who spent consistent time with their creations in order for them to become masterpieces, we get this opportunity with God. He is eager to continue molding, shaping, and creating us to become the masterpieces he had in mind from the beginning. Even though he is eager, we must decide to meet with him to let him do his work. Spending consistent time with the Lord is the way to let him continue his work with us.”
― Steven Kolberg, Reviving Fatherhood: Guiding Every Dad from First Steps to Lasting Legacy

“The Bible explains that his Word is a lamp for our feet and a light to our path. Lamps only allow you to see the next few steps, not the whole path. There is going to be a purpose behind every step. Our path is not going to be fully known, but we will be discovering our purpose with each step. We can be confident that every step will be taken with purpose. Knowing that the end of the path is being with Jesus for eternity gives us strength, encouragement, and hope to continue walking. The farther you walk, the clearer your path becomes.”
― Steven Kolberg, Reviving Fatherhood: Guiding Every Dad from First Steps to Lasting Legacy