Things To Say To Your Dad On Father's Day 2017

I’ve always been a believer that art can speak words in creative ways that sometimes we mere humans don’t know how to express. So when it comes to finding beautiful things to say to your dad on Father’s Day, I like to turn to art — and this time, I’m turning to some of my favorite flicks.

There are a ton of movies out there that truly depict fatherhood, making you feel all the feels towards the person that has been a symbol of hope amidst this dark, dreary, confusing world. I look at classic movies with Robin Williams, Steve Martin, and Dennis Quaid as iconic father figures and my heart can’t help but melt thinking about all of the ways that my father truly made a difference in my life. Movies, or just stories, can help us understand emotions (or even relationships) in ways we never thought before. Which is why I think pulling out some movie quotes can help us put together words of love and affirmation towards our fathers this Father’s Day.

So if you’re looking for something sweet to say to your dad, or maybe just looking for a good movie to watch with your dad this Father’s Day, these quotes can certainly guide you in that.

“You are my hero.”

The quote: "A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart." — Zeus, Hercules

“Dad, you do you.”

The quote: “Every Dad is entitled to one hideous shirt and one horrible sweater. It's part of the Dadcode.” — Tom Baker (Steve Martin), Cheaper By the Dozen 2

“You’re my best friend.”

The quote: "I never thought my dad would be my best friend." — Wilbur (Weley Singerman), Meet the Robinsons

“I hope to be just as amazing as you.”

The quote: “Dad, I may not be the best, but I come to believe that I got it in me to be somebody in this world. And it’s not because I’m so different from you either. It’s because I’m the same. I mean, I can be just as hard-headed, and just as tough. I only hope I can be as good a man as you.” — Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal), October Sky

“I want to soak up every day with you.”

The quote: "Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories." — Genie, Aladdin

“Dad, you’re my most precious Ohana.”

The quote: "Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten." — Lilo, Lilo & Stitch

“You mean more to me than anyone else.”

The quote: "You mean more to me than anyone in this world." — Peter Pan, Peter Pan

“Loving you is a special thing.”

The quote: "So this is love. So this is what makes life divine." — Cinderella, Cinderella

“I’m not sure what I would do without you.”

The quote: “I’m telling you this because I don’t want to lose you. If something happened to you, I don’t know what I’d do.” — Simba, The Lion King: Simba’s Pride

“Thanks for putting my needs before yours.”

The quote: “Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours, like you know how Kristoff brought you back here to Hans and left you forever.” — Olaf, Frozen