Fatherhood: 15 Inspirational Quotes
The role of father is irreplaceable. Enjoy these fifteen quotes about fatherhood that will lift and inspire fathers to be the best they can be.
Fatherhood Quotes
Unique
- “We believe in fathers. We believe that far from being superfluous, fathers are unique and irreplaceable.” ⎯ D. Todd Christofferson, Fathers, April 2016
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Anchor
2. “A family needs a father to anchor it.” ⎯ L. Tom Perry, Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling, Apr 2004
Gift
3. “There’s nothing more worthy of praise, admiration, and celebration than being a good husband and father. Your career, your hobbies, your money, and worldly possessions are nothing compared to the gift of having a family and being the best father you can to them.” ⎯ T. Todd Christofferson
Support
4. “If you are divorced, do you provide for the real financial need of the children you have fathered, not just the minimum legal requirement?” ⎯ Richard G. Scott, Honor the Priesthood and Use It Well, Oct. 2008
Leadership
5. “Fatherhood is leadership, the most important kind of leadership. It has always been so; it always will be so.” ⎯ L. Tom Perry, Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling, Apr. 2004
Influence
6. “One great thing the Lord requires of each of us is to provide a home where a happy, positive influence for good exists…It will greatly matter whether there was happiness and laughter…” ⎯ Ezra Taft Benson, Great Things Required of Their Fathers, Apr. 1981
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Teacher
7. “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” ⎯ George Herbert
Example
8. “Being a father is not just about having a child; it is about nurturing and teaching them, providing guidance and protection, and teaching them to follow the example of Jesus Christ.” ⎯ Thomas S. Monson
Time
9. J.R.R. Tolkien’s son Michael said of his father, “He would like to take us out for walks by ourselves separately because he felt each one of us had different needs and different kinds of interest…they were most wonderful experiences.” ⎯ Zaleski, The Fellowship, p. 210
Victory
10. “You have a pretty hollow victory if you failed as a father.” ⎯ Neal A. Maxwell
Recreation
11. “…Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities…” ⎯ The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Respect
12. “I am convinced that before a child can be influenced for good by his or her parents, there must be a demonstration of respect and love.” ⎯ Ezra Taft Benson, Great Things Required of Their Fathers, Apr. 1981
Preside
13. “… By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families.” ⎯ The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Protect
14. “Fathers must take time to find out what their children are being taught and then take steps to correct false information and teaching.” ⎯ Ezra Taft Benson, Great Things Required of Their Fathers, Apr. 1981
Love
15. “The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. ” ⎯ The Family: A Proclamation to the World
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Conclusion
Let us gently encourage and support the men in our lives in their efforts to “arise and shine forth” (Isaiah 60:1). The role of men and fathers in our society is truly irreplaceable. They have been called of God to lead, preside, provide, and protect members of their family⎯the most important unit of society.
“Our Heavenly Father has entrusted children to parents. Fathers, you are not only responsible to provide and protect your children, but also to teach them and be an example of righteousness. Your influence cannot be overstated.”
President Russell M. Nelson
