What Did they Say about their Father: 5 Most Beautiful Quotations of Prominent Personalities
Although for many Fathers Day means only a modern whim and response to the preferred Mothers Day, the tradition of celebrating fathers is very long, because it dates back to the beginning of the twentieth century. Whatever you may think about this holiday, our fathers deserve their celebration just like our mothers do.
Perhaps they were not kept awake at night as much, didn´t fix all the little scratches nor did they perhaps prepare all the little snacks. However, Daddies played with us, thinking up all the crazy things, showed us how to do stone skimming, how to cycle, kick a ball and provided advice. Maybe they kept us in line and sent us into a corner as a punishment. What did famous writers and philosophers say about their fathers? Read the most beautiful quotes!
"He did not say how to live. He lived and let me look on."
- Clarence Budington Kelland, American writer (1881-1964) about his father
"I believe that what we have become is determined by what we have learnt from our fathers at odd moments when they were not trying to teach us anything. We are formed by small pieces of wisdom."
- Umberto Eco, Italian novelist (1932-2016)
"His heritage to his children wasn't words or possessions, but an unspoken treasure, the treasure of his example as a man and a father."
- Will Rodgers, Jr. (1879-1935)
"When I was a 14-year-old boy, my father was such an ignorant that I could hardly withstand to be in his presence. But when I was 21, I was surprised by how much he taught me in those 7 years."
- Mark Twain (1835-1910)
"I do not remember that in my childhood to long for anything as much as my father's protection."
- Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
How show love to your father?
Simply tell him you love him! And take him out at the weekend. Invite him for example for a good steak in your town or to a great bar for a luxury drink. You can play pools or give him a barber shop voucher. Are you laughing? Perhaps you will be surprised what a cool guy your dad can still be!
