397 Quotes About Fathers

It occurred to me that the man I really wanted to hurt was safely out of my reach, standing behind a shield of years.

Dads are like chocolate chip cookies; they may have chips or be totally nutty, but they are sweet and make the world a better place, especially for their children.

I also want you to know that a father isn't someone who helps produce a child. It's the person who loves that child and raises them as his own

Children with harsh fathers accept much of what is thrown their way as normal because they don’t have a frame of reference for anything else, and this twisted template unfortunately becomes the basis for their picture of the heavenly Father.

Fathers…it’s vital to exhibit a thoughtful balance between being a tough as nails disciplinarian and compassionate gentle patriarch to our families. Too much of one devastates relationships and too much of the other emasculates our ability to effectively lead. Our wives and children need the security and assurance of knowing that we can be both tough and tender. One side steel…the other side velvet. ~Jason Versey

If we want to raise children who will remain faithful to Christ and His Church, they need to see fathers on their knees in prayer.

Perhaps that is what it means to be a father-to teach your child to live without you.

Sometimes we wait too long for the forgiveness of our fathers.

My dad kept giving me "love pats." Love pats are soft punches of encouragement that are administered on the knee, shoulder, and arm.