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The 12 Greatest Quotes about Fatherhood

(and why)

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1. “When I was 14, my father was so ignorant I couldn't stand to have him around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much he had learned in 7 years.” - Mark Twain

Children think they know everything, but once you become a man you realize how wise your father was.

2. “Every father should remember that his son will follow his example, not his advice.” –Charles Kettering

When raising children remember that actions speak louder than words. You need to be the example.

3. “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ ‘We’re not raising grass,’ Dad would reply. ‘We’re raising sons.’” – Harmon Killebrew

Get outside. Play with your kids.

Forget about the grass.

4. “I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.”- Sigmund Freud

A real father will love his children unconditionally.

5. "A household of children, certainly makes all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison.” –Theodore Roosevelt

On your deathbed, you will not be thinking about Twitter Follows and or some great stock trade that you made. Family is what matters.

6. “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” –Billy Graham

You don't really need a gift for father's day (or the recognition) because you've already gotten the reward.

7. "By profession I am a soldier and take great pride in that fact, but I am also prouder, infinitely prouder, to be a father. A soldier destroys in order to build; the father only builds, never destroys.” –General MacArthur

Being a parent is the highest form of human creation.

8. "Sleep is non-existent. It's chaos at times, but there's such joy in the house." - Brad Pitt

Little known fact, having children brings you energy. It may be difficult but a good father would never have it any other way.

9. “Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.” – Frank Pittman

Self-actualization does not come by completing mundane tasks. Self-actualization comes when you have children.

10. "I think the most most important thing is to always be involved in every aspect of their life" - Mark Wahlberg

To be a good father you need to be present above all.

11. “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” -Theodore Hesburgh

Focus mostly on the relationship between you and your wife. This the secret ingredient to raising happy children.

12. “People say it takes a village to raise a child, but it first takes a mother and father, who are working together to instill discipline, character, and integrity in their children.” - Charles Ballard

It's not society's job to raise your children.

It's your job. Do it.

Happy Father’s Day

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13. “My father used to say that it’s never too late to do anything you wanted to do, you never know what you can accomplish until you try.” - Michael Jordan

Great fathers inspire their children to reach new heights. That is what being a dad is all about.

14. "The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family." - Reed Markham

Great fathers share their wisdom in hopes that that spread their children spread it through the world.

15. "When you teach your son, you teach your son’s son." - The Talmud

What you teach your children today is the knowledge that will be passed down through generations.

16. “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” - Wade Boggs

Great dads don't just exist. They teach their children. They go the extra mile to show their children the way.

17. "A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be." - unknown

A great father will have standards for his children. They will lead by example and expect that their sons do the same.