Father-daughter bonding is special
Father daughter quotes are special because the father-daughter bonding is truly unique. According to psychologist Kevin Leman, a child development expert, " That evidence shows that a father's relationship with his daughter is one of the key determinants in a woman's ability to enjoy a successful life and marriage. "
Most of us are familiar with mushy reasons for the special father-daughter bond. Here are a few reasons you would have read already. "Fathers and daughters have their inside jokes, Fathers see their mother or sister in the daughters or Daughters always confide their secrets only with their father."
We dug a little deeper to find out why fathers day quotes from daughters are unique or special. Here are a few reasons backed by data and research.
1. Terry Gaspard is a therapist, author, and college instructor. She interviewed 234 young women about their parent's divorce and how it affected them. One recurring theme that emerged from these interviews was how the lack of a father-daughter relationship had created a permanent scar in the women's lives.
2. In the UK, a large-scale study of 5631 children born in the 1990s found that girls who were without fathers when they were between the ages of 0 and 5 were more likely to develop depressive symptoms in adolescence.
3. According to the study titled 'The father-daughter dance: the relationship between father-daughter relationship quality and daughters' stress response', daughters who did not have a good bonding with their fathers were temperamentally more sensitive to emotional changes.
4. According to The Role of Father Involvement in the Perceived Psychological Well-Being of Young Adult Daughters: A Retrospective Study. North American Journal of Psychology. 2012, perceived father's involvement had a positive impact on the daughter's self-esteem.
It is obvious that father-daughter relationships do matter a lot. Hence we lined up 35 father daughter quotes that reflect the special bond between fathers and daughters.
Father Daughter Quotes From Books and Authors
1.Sarah Ruhl
A wedding is for daughters and fathers. The mothers all dress up, trying to look like young women. But a wedding is for a father and daughter. They stop being married to each other on that day." - Sarah Ruhl, Eurydice.
Sarah Ruhl is an American Playwright and Eurydice is her 2003 play that retells the story of Orpheus from the perspective of his wife, Eurydice. Orpheus was a musician in the ancient Greek mythology who attempts to get his wife back into the world after her unfortunate death immediately after his wedding. The play explores the bond between Eurydice and her father as he attempts to prepare Eurydice to reunite with her husband.
2. George R.R. Martin
She had never loved him so much as she did in that instant. - George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones.
Arya Stark is the youngest daughter of Eddard Stark in the George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones. her bond between Arya Stark and her father is special because Eddard encourages Arya to follow her dreams and did not expect her to be like Arya Stark as here mother wished. It's a bond that most fathers and daughters can relate to.
3. Ama H. Vanniarachchy
A father's tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remains as a pillar of strength throughout our lives. - Ama H. Vanniarachchy.
Ama H. Vanniarachchy is a young author, illustrator and archaeology scholar from Sri Lanka. This is among the most popular father daughter quotes.
4. Catherine Chung
I waved, trying to get his attention as he walked up and down the platform trying to figure out where I was sitting. If he'd seen me, he would have smiled and waved, but he didn't know I could see him, and the sadness on his face was exposed to me then. He looked lost. He stood there on the platform a long time, even after my train started pulling away, still trying to catch a glimpse of me waving back. - Catherine Chung.
Forgotten Country is a poignant tale of a Korean family that migrates to the US to escape prosecution. This snippet is a touching episode that demonstrates a unique father-daughter bond.
5. Rafia Shujaat
It took to lose my father,
To see the toll of being a rock,
A solid rock - The one solid rock...
Someone can depend on, rely on, base on!But he never said, he is tired,
Tired of being that solid rock,
The secret behind his persistence,
Maybe I will never know...
Rafia Shujaat, a blogger and artist, has penned this emotional poem in memory of her late father.
6. Lydia M. Child
Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! - Lydia M. Child.
Lydia was a novelist, activist and in the 1800s. She used her writings to support women, slaves and Native Americans in the US. This quote is from her book "Philothea - A Romance" which is a story of love and heartache set in the times of Plato.
7. Harper Lee
It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived. - Harper Lee.
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and is considered a classic of modern American literature. This quote is from the same book when the daughter (Scout) realises how brave her father (Atticus) was in standing up to what he considered as the right thing. You can read more about the relationship between Atticus and Scout here.
8. Louisa May Alcott
Your father, Jo. He never loses patience, never doubts or complains, but always hopes, and works and waits so cheerfully that one is ashamed to do otherwise before him. - Louisa May Alcott.
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist and poet. This quote is an extract from her popular novel called Little Women published in 1868.
9. John Gregory Brown
There's something like a line of gold thread running through a man's words when he talks to his daughter, and gradually over the years, it gets to be long enough for you to pick up in your hands and weave into a cloth that feels like love itself. - John Gregory Brown.
This is a quote from John Gregory Brown's book titled " Decorations in a Ruined Cemetery". This is a story of a daughter who is abandoned by her father and her quest to find out why he left the family.
10 & 11. Devdutt Patnaik
Janaka told her to bring happiness into marriage, rather than seek happiness from it. - Devdutt Patnaik.
Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana by Devdutt Patnaik is a truly remarkable story of Ramayana told from the perspective of Sita. While the traditional Ramayana keeps the focus on Rama, Patnaik brings to the fore the rather tragic story of Sita, the difficult circumstances she has to go through and the strength and resilience she demonstrated throughout her life.
Sita was adopted by King Janaka yet he loved her very much. Janaka was ploughing a field as a part of a ritual he was performing and found a baby girl in a golden basket, covered in dirt. He fell in love with the child and adopted her.
Janaka's advice to Sita on the eve of her marriage to Rama shows the remarkable wisdom Janaka had imbibed in her daughter that later proved to be a valuable tool for her to survive her trials and tribulations after marriage.
Janaka gave his daughters to the sons of Dasaratha, saying, 'I give you Lakshmi, wealth, who will bring you pleasure and prosperity. Grant me Saraswati, wisdom. Let me learn the joy of letting go.' This ritual came to be known as kanya-daan. - Devdutt Pattanaik.
Kanya Daan is a key ritual that's integral to Hindu wedding ceremonies across India. The ritual is a symbolic representation of the end of the bond fathers and daughters share.
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12. Euripides
To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter. - Euripides.
Euripides is a Greek Tragedian or a playwright who writes tragic plays. While it is not clear which play has this quote from Euripides, it shows how important a daughter is from a father's perspective.
13. Gloria Naylor
Old as she was, she still missed her daddy sometimes - Gloria Naylor.
Gloria Naylor was an inspirational African American novelist. Her most famous work was the Women of Brewster Place that talks about the lives of men and women in an urban setting. We believe (as we are unable to verify) this quote is from one of her works.
14. Meg Wolitzer
There was just something so beautiful about the big father complementing the tiny girl. Bigness and tininess together at last-yet the bigness would never hurt the tininess! It respected it. In a world in which big always crushes tiny, you wanted to cry at the beauty of big being kind of and worshipful of and being humbled by tiny. - Meg Wolitzer.
Meg Wolitzer is the best-selling author of books such as The Wife, The Ten-Year Nap, The Uncoupling and The Interestings. She has explored relationships between men and women in her works and has provided interesting insights about having parents who are also writers and its impacts on the children.
15. Anne Sexton
It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. - Anne Sexton.
Anne Sexton won the Pulitzer prize for poetry for her book Live or Die. She had a controversial life and suffered from Bipolar disorder. Her psychiatrist claimed that she recollected memories from the childhood of abuse by her father. While this was never substantiated or proved, the quote from Anne brings out the importance of memories in relationships between fathers and daughters.
16. Enid Bagnold
A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again. - Enid Bagnold.
Enid Bagnold was an English novelist and playwright. One of her novels, The National Velvet, was written as a tribute to her husband and daughter and provides a realistic portrayal of a large family. We believe this quote is an extract from her works.
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17. A Dad's dream
A Dad's dream are for your dreams to come true and I could never dream of a better dad than you. Thank you, dad, for supporting my dreams, for giving me freedom to grow, for showing your love in so many ways, and for being such an all-around wonderful dad. Love you to the moon and back.
18. For all the things you did for us
With Love, Dad. From both of us for all the things you did for us, for all the ways you showed us that you care. For all the principles, confidence and unconditional love. We want to say Thank you and tell you that we love you you're truly a wonderful dad.
19. What is a Dad?
A Dad is a person who's loving and kind, who so often knows what you have on your mind. He's someone who listens, suggests, and defends - a dad can be one of your very best friends. He's proud of your triumph and when things go wrong a dad can be patient and helpful and strong.
Quotes About Fathers and Daughters from Movies
20. Flicka
There will always be a few people who have the courage to love what is untamed inside of us. One of those men is my father. - Alison Lohman in Flicka.
This quote is from a hit movie called Flicka and narrated by the key artist in the movie, Alison Lohman. The context for the quote is the central character's narration that delves into her passions and searches for meaning in her life. In this context, she talks about her supportive father in the movie played by Tim McGraw (a country music star).
21. Mulan
My, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one's late. But I'll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.
Mulan is one of Disney's classic movies. It's a story of a Chinese girl who takes the place of her father in the army! Talk about the enduring affection between a daughter and her father! This quote is from Mulan's father who cheers her up when she is rejected by a matchmaker with his inspiring words.
Father Daughter Quotes From Famous Personalities
22. Lady Gaga
I love my daddy. My daddy's everything. I hope I can find a man that will treat me as good as my dad. - Lady Gaga.
Joe Germanotta is Lady Gaga's father and enjoys a great relationship with his famous daughter. He was instrumental in using his connections to open some opportunities for Lady Gaga when she was still a budding songstress. This quote is from Lady Gaga attesting to her love and affection towards her father.
23. Bindi Irwin
My Daddy was my hero. He was always there for me when I needed him. He listened to me and taught me so many things. But most of all he was fun. - Bindi Irwin.
Bindi Irwin is the daughter of a Steve Irwin, a famous television personality and nature and wild animals expert. Steve shared an incredibly close bond with his young daughter till the time of his death in a freak accident while filming a documentary. His daughter continues to carry on from where her father left off.
24. John Sinor
It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping. - John Sinor.
John Sinor was a newspaper columnist and author known for focussing on 'everyday problems of everyday people'. His incisive observations and wit were well received and this quote about the things fathers will put up for the sake of daughters is hilarious.
25. Tracy Morgan
Having a daughter makes you see things in a different way. This is my only girl. So I don't care what it takes to protect her. You can call it what you want to call it. As long as you treat her the same way I treat her, like my princess, I don't mind - Tracy Morgan.
Tracy Morgan is a comedian. He credits his love for his daughter as one of the motivations to recover from a horrific car crash that left him in a coma.
26. Dax Shepard
I rescind my earlier statement, 'I could never fall in love with a girl who regularly poops her pans.' I hadn't met my daughter yet. - Dax Shepard.
Dax Shepard is an American actor, director and writer. He has two daughters and this quote definitely refers to one of his daughters.
27. George W. Bush
I've been to war. I've raised twins. If I had a choice, I'd rather go to war. - George W. Bush.
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States and has twins - Jenna Bush and Barbara Bush. Bush has often acknowledged that raising twin daughters was not a joke. Apparently, even the Secret Service had a tough time keeping up with them.
28. Bob Odenkirk
My daughter got me a "World's Best Dad" mug. So we know she is sarcastic. - Bob Odenkirk.
Bob Odenkirk is an accomplished American actor known for his role as "Saul Goodman" in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. This is a hilarious quote and is a testament to the self-deprecating humour he is known for.
29. Hedy Lamarr
I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father's equal, and I never loved any other man as much. - Hedy Lamarr.
Hedy Lamarr was a living example of beauty and brains. An Austrian movie actress, she moved to Hollywood to continue her acting career. She is also credited with being one of the inventors of a technology that could potentially stop Axis Powers (Germany and her allies) from jamming torpedoes belonging to the Allied Powers (Britain and the US).
30. Dawn French
It was my father who taught me to value myself. He told me that I was uncommonly beautiful and that I was the most precious thing in his life. - Dawn French.
Dawn French is a British comedienne. While we do know the context for this beautiful quote, we do know that her father ended his life by committing suicide after retiring from RAF.
Quotes on the Ideal Father-Daughter Relationship 
31. Elaine S. Dalton
The greatest thing a father can fo for his daughter is to love her mother. The most important thing a father can do for his [daughter] is to love [her] mother. By the way you love her mother, you will teach your daughter about tenderness, loyalty, respect, compassion, and devotion. She will learn from your example what to expect from young men and what qualities to seek in a future spouse. - Elaine S. Dalton.
This is a quote is from the speech given by Elaine S. Dalton of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints. You can read the entire speech here.
32. Michael Austin
How Dad approaches life will serve as an example for his daughter to build off of in her own life, even if she chooses a different view of the world. -Michael Austin.
Michael Austin is the professor of philosophy at the Eastern Kentucky University and editor of Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone: The Dao of Daddy.
33. Barack Obama
For many of us, our fathers show us by the example they set the kind of people they want us to become. Whether biological, foster, or adoptive, they teach us through the encouragement they give, the questions they answer, the limits they set, and the strength they show in the face of difficulty and hardship. - Barack Obama.
This is a quote from Barack Obama from his Fathers Day speech in 2012 and reflects his deep understanding of his role as a father of two daughters. Sadly, Obama's biological father wasn't around when he was growing up.
34. Jennifer Kromberg
So a woman's early relationship with dad, who is usually the first male object of her love, shapes her conscious and unconscious perceptions of what she can expect and what is acceptable in a romantic partner. - Jennifer Kromberg.
Jennifer Kromberg is a clinical psychologist and has a blog called Inside Out that explores unconscious influences in the context of relationships. This quote is an extract from one of her articles published in the blog.
35. Margaret Thatcher
I just owe almost everything to my father [and] it's passionately interesting for me that the things that I learned in a small town, in a very modest home, are just the things that I believe have won the election. - Margaret Thatcher.
Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady of Britain, often credits her father, Alfred Roberts for her successful career and for inspiring her to join politics.
The father-daughter bond is special. If you are a daughter, be kind to your father and if you are a father, please remember you have a huge influence on how your daughter's future shapes up.
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