These Father's Day Quotes Will Give Dad All the Feels

If dad has been an ever-present force of love, support and guidance in your life, it can be hard to know just the right words to express your gratitude and admiration when it comes time to honor him on Father’s Day. (And if the relationship has been more complex than that, sometimes it can be even harder to know how to strike just the right note that accurately describes your feelings.)

But with the big day coming up on June 19, our diverse list of the best Father's Day quotes can help you nail just the right sentiment to inscribe as a message for your Father's Day card, a caption for a social media tribute, a giant poster hanging over his desk... or however else you plan to communicate your thoughts this year.

Ranging from wise to poignant to super-sweet to just plain funny, these quotes come from celebrities, authors and other notable names. And these messages aren’t just for your dad, of course; borrow these sentiments for your grandfather, uncle, partner, brother, friend — or any father figure in your life.

Looking for a Father's Day gift for dad to go along with those carefully curated sentiments in the perfect Father's Day card? Find inspiration in our guides that include dozens of sentimental gifts for dad, Father's Day gifts for grandpa, thoughtful stepdad gifts, Father's Day gifts for husband and even specialty gifts for your hard-to-shop-for father-in-law.