06/16/2026
As Father’s Day approaches, we’d like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all those who proudly serve in the role of dad. Thank you for the guidance, support, and encouragement you provide to your families and communities.
Advice from Famous Dads
-Denzel Washington: "The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They're not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion—to care about people and about your children."
-Billy Graham: "The greatest tribute a boy can give to his father is to say, 'When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad."
-Harry S. Truman: "I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it."
-Mark Twain: "When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant, I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years."
-George Strait: "Daddies don't just love their children every now and then, it's a love without end. Amen."
-Tony Dungy: "There's no substitute for a full-time dad. Dads who are fully engaged with their kids overwhelmingly tend to produce children who believe in themselves and live full lives."
-Zig Ziglar: "When you put faith, hope and love together, you can raise positive kids in a negative world."
We hope you enjoy these quotes from some famous dads. We'd love to hear your favorite quote or piece of advice from your dad—feel free to share it.
We've also included in the comments a few of our favorite songs about fatherhood. Choosing just one was impossible, so we're sharing several. Enjoy!